Shift Lever

[semp3rfi]

Good Day all,
I was wondering if anyone has any experience in the shift lever on a 1969 9.5hp Evinrude 9922S? My shift lever when put in neutral is in the spot where it should be for forward, and when I put it in forward it goes so far down it hits against the starboard bracket assembly. Is this a Shift lever bearing issue, or something else? if If it is a bearing issue does anyone know what is involved in replacing those? If needed i can add some pics or a video if needed later.
Thanks for your help.

 

[racerone]

Has lower unit been off for waterpump work ?

 

[semp3rfi]

The lower unit was just off to replace seals. But it was like that before it was taken off for service. That was the first thing I thought is that the shift rod was not in the grove, but I took it off and reinstalled it to make sure. The lever is just to loose which is why I thought it could be the bearings.

 

[semp3rfi]

So, I figured this issue out if anyone else may have or at some point have the same issue. The Clevis to Bracket Screw had worked itself loose, and all I need to do was adjust it and tighten.

 

[bonz_d]

I have that same engine and it's a workhorse. Nice you got it fixed. Do a quick search for Lee Roy's Ramblings, he has a great page up on these engines.