E70tlcem

[LFD798]

Trying to get lower unit off my 89' 70 HP Evinrude to replace water pump. Held up by shift linkage I think. Not sure how to disassemble linkage rod below carbs. Loosened 1/4" bolt on shaft but it won't slide off. There is a small pin maybe 1/8" that holds linkage together. Does that just drive out?

 

[Mntom]

Re: E70tlcem

On my '77 70hp the pin you mention is part of the bolt that holds the linkage together. All I need to do is pull the bolt and the linkage falls apart.

 

[LFD798]

Re: E70tlcem

Ive attached a photo of the linkage that slides on a "D" shaped shaft. The 1/4" bolt I was referring to is on the left side of the linkage arm vertically and the smaller pin is on the right side of the linkage arm running horizontally.

 

[Daviet]

Re: E70tlcem

Look at the parts breakdown for your engine and it shows how the linkage goes togeather.

 

[LFD798]

Re: E70tlcem

Thanks. Figured it out. Bolt had to come all the way out, shaft had a notch in it and wouldn't let is slide off.