Gear Shift Handle Broken

[stombs2003]

Hi All<br />I need to repair the gear shift handle on my evinrude 6 hp outboard model # 6302s. I broke the handle and a friend offered to weld it if I can remove it from the outboard. This is my first outboard but I am handy. Any suggestions how to remove it<br />Thanks<br />Sebastian

 

[rodbolt]

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remove the power head. its common on the 6hp. used to do 4 or 5 a year. lay them in the truck wrong and by the time ya get to the fishing hole its a nub on the side of the motor and the handle is in the bed someplace.. if its not a saltwater motors its easy and stright fwd. a bit tricky to lower the head back on and keep the throttle tower lined up but not hard at all.<br /> I have seen them welded in place. if enough is sticking up from the engine part.

 

[stombs2003]

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Thank you for the reply. Much appreciated. By the way thats exactly how it happend in truck the wrong way. Will let you know how it went.<br />Sebastian

 

[Joey One]

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[Joey One]

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[stombs2003]

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Hi rodbolt<br />Did exactly as you said and everything went without a hitch. Learned a lot from the whole process and very satisfying. Thanks ever so much <br />Sebastian

 

[rodbolt]

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stombs<br /> no worries. usually takes only one handle to remember which way to lay it . did mine once. I also found that if laid on the tiller side and ya hit a big bump it can snap the tiller. I use a square boat throw cusion to lay it on now.