1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

[JDA1975]

I have read numerous posts on the subject here, but seems like none of them fit my engines style of releasing. I followed my manual and removed the clip, but for some odd reason, It doesnt really explain the next step. It looks like my rod comes up and connects to the linkage with a sharp pointed pin . I attempted to take pictures, but the area it is at the camera refused to focus on it and opted to focus on objects that were closer, I will post them anyways, I drew arrows and circles where the pin is, to help you zero in

 

[JDA1975]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

Ohh yeah, I did get tired of trying and went my local marine mechanic...he quoted me 300 bucks to finish removing and change my water pump...so needless to say I am back at it..aint gonna pay that much!

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

Can't tell by you pictures, but you have to remove the lever to rod pin (#66 below).
http://www.ishopmarine.com/ishop/js...CatFilter=BRP&eCatSupFldr=supplier-100-005-EJ

 

[JDA1975]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

Yeah that's why I am having trouble with, have a manual with diagrams, but getting to it and getting it to release is what I am having trouble with, have tried everything I can think of. A diagram helps me little as I know what part needs to be released, I just cant seem to get it to

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

Long 1/4" extension and a flex socket?

 

[JDA1975]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

Possibly, problem I am having is so many hoses running right thru so really cant see, I'll figure it out, just frustrated beyond all measure, thanks

 

[boobie]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

Daviet has the right idea. 1/4" drive tools work wonders. That's all I've ever used to get at the linkage.

 

[JDA1975]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

The bane of my existence has been defeated, took a 3/8" socket, was playing with a 1/4 and swore i had it on there but nothing then had a epiphany and viola, sometimes the hardest things are the simplest...go figure

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

I knew you could do it!

 

[JDA1975]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

I knew you could do it!

Took me almost as long to retrieve the pin as it did to remove it because it fell when i pulled it out, man they dont give you any room to work down there

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

Patience is the key. Hitting it with a hammer or kicking it does not help, don't ask me how I know this.

 

[JDA1975]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

Hitting it with a hammer...useless....Kicking it however, causes pain and pain triggers your fight or flight response, offering moments of extreme clarity! sometimes kicking things does help!

 

[boobie]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

Go to Harbor Freight or a local parts house and buy some mechanical fingers which you can use to get the bolt in position when reinstalling it. Makes life eaisier. Or else tape the bolt to the socket. Both work. Mechanical fingers also work good if you drop the bolt again. LOL.

 

[BonairII]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

Or else tape the bolt to the socket.

I use that trick all the time. Works great.

 

[etracer68]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

Personaly, I think the person that designed the V4 should have to, walk the plank. Changing T Stats, or voltage Rec/Rec (had to remove flywheel, and stator), and changing water pump, are a PITA. I have a 1987 90HP VRO, and its a good motor, but not easy to work on.

 

[boobie]

Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

They made it that way for DIY'S. Did you ever try to work on any of your newer vehicals lately?