Help with lower unit Removal *pics*

[bpd119]

I cant seem to find where to disconnect the shift rod. its an 1986 evinrude 90hp vro. i know it is sopose to be under the lower carb but i cant find it. thanks

 

[5150abf]

Re: Help with lower unit Removal *pics*

I don't have this engine but unfortunately I am pretty sure it under the carbs.
one of linkages on the motor goes to the carbs the other to the shift linkage, follow the shift one to the other side of the engine and there you go.
Yes it is a royal pain in the netheregions but that is where it is, 1/4 drive long extension and a swivel, memory serves it is an 8mm.
Also I highly recomend a manual if you are tearing into an engine, alot of parts in a very specific order, money well spent.
Good luck

 

[bpd119]

Re: Help with lower unit Removal *pics*

I do have the SELOC manual, but unfortunately its very vague about how to disconnect the linkage. it just says its under the carb and to disconnect it. nothing special. thanks for the input, if anyone has done this to this motor please chime in. let me know what needs to be taken off before i start pulling a bunch of crap off that doesnt need to be.

 

[Bob547]

Re: Help with lower unit Removal *pics*

Have someone move the shifter while you are looking under the carbs, you will see it move and then will have a better idea where it is

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Help with lower unit Removal *pics*

Having it in Reverse helps, along with the swivel and extension as stated.

 

[Benny1963]

Re: Help with lower unit Removal *pics*

remove air silencer it helps its down under carbs .i do it in reverse get a flashlight to help see use a i/4 inch drive i usually tape my swivel to keep it from flexing to much when you put it back i usually take the bolt you remove and put it in socket with some blck silicone and let it dry .it holds the screw in the socket so it doesnt fall out when you put it back
bennyb

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Help with lower unit Removal *pics*

Benny and the other guys has a good tip there with the swivel adapter on a 1/4 drive extension.
Remove the air silencer and go in from the port side of the engine.On my engine that bolt has a slot in it that looks like you could use a flat screw driver but you would never be able to get one on it.

 

[ezeke]

Re: Help with lower unit Removal *pics*

Edit: I think that some of the 1986 V4 crossflows have clips that you pull out before pulling the rod to starboard. Also, some have retaining screws that are removed from the starboard side.

 

[bpd119]

Re: Help with lower unit Removal *pics*

thanks for the help guys, i will take a look and see what i can find, i hope its just the screw and not the retaining clips. i have no clue where to begin with that

 

[guyren]

Re: Help with lower unit Removal *pics*

I have a 87 90HP. There's a pin on the shift lever linkage on the starboard side. I Pulled the pin and push the rod to port side and this disengaged the shift rod. I believe I had to remove a nut before pulling the pin.

I hope this helps

 

[bpd119]

Re: Help with lower unit Removal *pics*

i was looking at that pin on the starboard side i know exactly what you mean, i am going to give it another try this weekend.

 

[bpd119]

Re: Help with lower unit Removal *pics*

I finally got the lower unit off. it was a pin that held it on from the starboard side. no nut on the port side. i pulled the pin and it came right off.