Shift rod alignment - V4 Ficht

[ChrisAG]

All righty, I replaced the impeller and now I'm ready to reinstall the lower unit, but I can't be sure the shift rod was accidentally rotated in the meantime. Is there a certain way it needs to go - e.g. flat side facing forward, bend facing starbord, etc.?

 

[jonesg]

Re: Shift rod alignment - V4 Ficht

The length is critical, I don't know the exact length for yours, maybe someone does.

 

[ChrisAG]

Re: Shift rod alignment - V4 Ficht

Thanks, the length shouldn't be an issue, the rod hasn't been turned intentionally, but I'm thinking it might have turned accidentally by about a quarter turn as I was maneouvering the lower unit out of the midsection. I'm just concerned about which way the top (flat) portion of the shift rod should be oriented. Any ideas?

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Shift rod alignment - V4 Ficht

Clearly you turned it some and can't remember the correct orientation. The exact length will make sure it's oriented properly.