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    Can you weld a broken tiller arm gear 1983 15hp Evinrude

    Gear and shaft assembly part number 390680
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    Can you weld a broken tiller arm gear 1983 15hp Evinrude

    I broke the gear end off of the tiller bar trying to force turn the throttle. Can I weld it back together with an arc welder?
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    Neutral start switch 1983 15hp Evinrude

    The neutral start switch will not depress enough to allow the engine to start. If I hold it down with my finger or a screwdriver, it starts just fine. I do not see any adjustment for the switch other than a large nut. That has been tightened all the way. Any suggestions or do I just need to buy...
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    Lower Unit Shift Rod

    It shifted correctly before. Bottom shift rod shifted into forward and reverse when I turned the driveshaft by hand. Top shift rod shifted into forward, reverse, and neutral before connecting. Again, I had the top shift rod and in forward to reach down the most, and the bottom shift rod in...
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    Lower Unit Shift Rod

    Ok, gentlemen. I got time today to connect the shift rod linkage and I have the lower unit bolted up enough that when I turn the motor from the top the prop turns. How do I now get the shift at the top and bottom in the same gear? When I put it together the bottom was in reverse, so it came up...
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    Lower Unit Shift Rod

    Turning the drive shaft is definitely helpful. I had been turning the prop instead. Thanks. I’ll try it later today.
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    Lower Unit Shift Rod

    Does it matter which way to turn the prop? Do I have to pull up hard? How do I know it has moved up into I’m guessing reverse gear? In other words, how much should it move up? After it is connected, should I shift it with shifter to make sure it is connected and working prior to bolting it...
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    Lower Unit Shift Rod

    E15ectr I think 1983
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    Lower Unit Shift Rod

    I recently completed a major tune-up on my 15hp Evinrude. This included a water pump replacement. Of course, I am having difficulty reconnecting the lower unit. On this last attempt, I successfully got the linkage connected, but then could not get the motor to shift. It was stuck in forward. In...
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