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    1979 Evinrude 35 hp - No Reverse Gear

    Been tinkering with the shifter lever on the motor, the shift knob on the motor, etc. Still no reverse. Forward is smooth and easy and neutral is easy to find. And when the shift cable is disconnected and try to shift it into reverse by hand, it is extremely difficult to push it rearward. I...
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    1979 Evinrude 35 hp - No Reverse Gear

    ***THIS IS CROSS POSTED ON OTHER FORUMS...SORRY FOR THE DUPLICATION*** Ok...update. Removed the LU to see if the lower shift rod needed to be screwed in. It did not...solid as a rock in terms of being able to screw it in further. I did, however, notice that the shift rod did have some...
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    1979 Evinrude 35 hp - No Reverse Gear

    Hey Vic. S, The diagram you provided is exactly how the shift rods (upper and lower) and bolts are positioned in the shift rod connector, so I think it is good there. Someone else, on another forum, mentioned about the shift rod not being screwed in all the way. Gonna check on that...
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    1979 Evinrude 35 hp - No Reverse Gear

    Both the lower and upper shift rods are seated properly in the shift link connector and the bolts are secure. The connection is solid and feels like it is one solid rod. Could the upper shift rod be out of alignment somehow?
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    1979 Evinrude 35 hp - No Reverse Gear

    Yep...Solid as a rock. Forgot to mention that I double checked that.
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    1979 Evinrude 35 hp - No Reverse Gear

    1979 Evinrude 35 hp model 35952A (Commercial) with a console/cable steering and throttle. So...removed the lower unit to repair the water pump. Once that was complete, the LU was reinstalled. Upon testing the new water pump (with muffs...successful repair), I was shifting it in and out of...
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    1979 Evinrude 35 hp Water Pump Issue

    I think is what I was missing...the bolt actually rests in the notch at the top of the shift rod, if I understanding correctly, while inside the brass coupling...the threads are on the "backside" of the coupling, correct? Amazing...something smaller than my pinky nail can jack the whole thing...
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    1979 Evinrude 35 hp Water Pump Issue

    Aha! Got it! Tore the whole assembly down tonight...gaskets and all. And, the base plate had "UP" printed on it...and it was facing down. Flipped it over, replaced all the gaskets and all the other components. Chucked into the drill and BAM! Water came flowing out like Old Faithful! Put...
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    1979 Evinrude 35 hp Water Pump Issue

    Hey Everyone! First Post, but I've been gaining knowledge from this forum for awhile. Background - I picked up a 35 hp Evinrude Commercial Model 35952A as a part of a boat purchase. The lower unit was not assembled and was missing parts. The mechanic I took it to ordered the needed parts and...
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