inlet screen replacement

[moterboat]

would like to get all the saltwater cats in a row.. 1979 rude 140, want to replace the inlet screen in the lower unit,you guys explained to me already the steps,would like to know before I pull the unit,how long of pair of needle nose pliers I need to remove and install??

 

[ezeke]

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[moterboat]

Re: inlet screen replacement

started to remove the lower unit today,and could not get to the screw that holds the shift rod,I have had the lower unit off twice before,I had the carbs replaced ,went from regular butterfly choke carbs to the primer choke carbs,with the three jets.
now I cannot even see the screw,its hiding what looks like behind a tab on the intake,I always was able to see the screw before I had the carbs changed, and get it with a long 1/4 extention and swival socket,now I don't see anyway of removing the screw,even if I remove the carbs. any idea's?

 

[moterboat]

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anyone know how to get to this screw??

 

[ezeke]

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[moterboat]

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thank you.. going to try that tommorrow,been around 10 years since I had the lower unit off.. did'nt remember how..

 

[moterboat]

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Thanks for the R&R info guys,put it in reverse and the screw almost poked me in the eye.....

 

[Kettler]

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Sometimes it takes someone else to find your golfball even though your standing right over it