Evinrude 88 SPL Shift Rod won't engage

[jmontois340]

Hey guys,

I just changed out the water pump on a Evinrude 88 SPL but I can't get the shift rod to re-engage when I slide the lower unit back on.

I remember when I took the lower unit off, I had to push in the shift linkage to release the lower unit so I know what it should feel like when the shift rod re-engages.

I've read in some other posts that it needs to be set at a certian height but I don't have the maintenence manual.

Any help would be great, a few questions...

What gear should the throttle be in when I am trying to put the lower unit back in?

Should I push the linkage pin in when I slide the lower unit in and then pull it back towards me when I think it's in place to "lock" it in?

Thanks guys, Justin

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Evinrude 88 SPL Shift Rod won't engage

remove the bottom carb so you can see what you are doing. disconnect shift cable makes it easier to match up.