85ESL73M shift rod

[ronward]

I give up guys... I just got this old motor and ordered a manual but haven't gotten it yet. the PO said the impeller was just replaced but I wanna put a new one in anyway. Problem is I can't see where to disconnect the shift rod to drop the lower unit. Everything else is loose and the leg will separate slightly. Any takers?

 

[boobie]

Re: 85ESL73M shift rod

Look under the lower carb and you'll see a lever going across to the shift rod. There should be a nut on that lever. Loosen that and the lever should separate. That will release the upper shift rod from the upper shift linkage. Don't loose the small nylon bushing inside of it. I think it takes a 9/16" socket to loosen the lever.

 

[ronward]

Re: 85ESL73M shift rod

it's not there boobie. from what i have read the shift rod is threaded into a machined adapter at the top but i can't figure out how to get anything (like pliers) onto the shift rod to unscrew it

 

[racerone]

Re: 85ESL73M shift rod

Starboard side of the motor.-----You will see 2 arms going to the shift rod !!-----You take out the bolt with a 5/8" wrench .-You seperate those 2 arms and it pulls out the pin.

 

[ronward]

Re: 85ESL73M shift rod

Now THAT makes sense. that is exactly what it looks like, I just didn't realize that those two arms would separate. I got tired and cold tonight, I will try it first thing in the AM. thanks a bunch

 

[racerone]

Re: 85ESL73M shift rod

I have done this procedure once or twice.---Maybe more than once or twice.

 

[boobie]

Re: 85ESL73M shift rod

Well I guess I should have said 2 arms. O' well.

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: 85ESL73M shift rod

Working from the factory exploded parts diagrams is helpful: epc.brp.com

 

[ronward]

Re: 85ESL73M shift rod

Well I guess I should have said 2 arms. O' well.

sorry boobie, i thought you meant a nut on top of the shift rod