Lost my Shift Linkage Bolt so I made a new one

[SoggyBritches]

Not sure if this is good or bad. But anyways, couldnt find my old bolt that helt my shift rod into the shift clevis.

So I used one of my old water pump bolts and turned down the end of it (approx to the thread minor dia).

Seems to work like a charm. I dont even remember what the old bolt looks like. But I think this should work.

 

[Grub54891]

Re: Lost my Shift Linkage Bolt so I made a new one

I belive the correct one has a groove under the head of the bolt for an o-ring. How ya sealing it?
Grub

 

[dkonrai]

Re: Lost my Shift Linkage Bolt so I made a new one

I belive the correct one has a groove under the head of the bolt for an o-ring. How ya sealing it?
Grub

+1 i agree.

 

[emckelvy]

Re: Lost my Shift Linkage Bolt so I made a new one

I'm thinkin' that bolt is not going in the lower unit, he's got a 70hp which uses a cut-down bolt at the top to capture the shift rod into the clevis (aka Shift Rod Lever).

No O-ring required there, although I'd be inclined to use a lock washer (but I don't find one in the parts diagram).

Just a thought..........ed

 

[Grub54891]

Re: Lost my Shift Linkage Bolt so I made a new one

Ah, I was thinking of the one in the gearcase,I lost mine too. Have to find a new one soon!

 

[SoggyBritches]

Re: Lost my Shift Linkage Bolt so I made a new one

Sorry the late reply. Im not getting my email notifications.

Emckelvy is correct. It is the shift rod linkage bolt.