1972 25 hp sportster shifting problem

tonypizza

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:confused:Hello to everybody.I change the impeller a few day's ago but when i put it back together i turn the prop backward shift ok but neutral and foward still in neutral,? is it because i did not put oil in gearcase yet or it is something else.?It was shifting ok before i change the impeller thank you..:(
 

coolguy147

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Re: 1972 25 hp sportster shifting problem

shift rod must be out of adjustment or u didnt put it in right
 

coolguy147

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Re: 1972 25 hp sportster shifting problem

make sure u put gear in or that will screw up ur whole gear case. 85-95 weight gear oil. make sure u put new washers on screws
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: 1972 25 hp sportster shifting problem

there is an indentation in the shift rod, the screw must go thru the indentation.
 
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