Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

[dodgeman67]

I put on an impeller kit on my 85hp and was asked if I remembered to replace the plastic bushing on my shift rod as it is now unavailable. When I look at the parts diagram there is a part #74 Seal, adapter to frame. Is this what I was told is the plastic bushing and will it stay in the motor/frame when the lower unit is dropped. I found this number in a search 318590 but can't find it in my parts diagram. I don't remember encountering this part. Thanks in advance.

 

[Bosunsmate]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

I put on an impeller kit on my 85hp and was asked if I remembered to replace the plastic bushing on my shift rod as it is now unavailable. When I look at the parts diagram there is a part #74 Seal, adapter to frame. Is this what I was told is the plastic bushing and will it stay in the motor/frame when the lower unit is dropped. I found this number in a search 318590 but can't find it in my parts diagram. I don't remember encountering this part. Thanks in advance.

Id ask them againwhat they meant, if its one up the top i wouldnt be to concerned as it only stops a bit of spray getting up through the shiftshaft hole, if its something down in the LU then id follow up on it.
Sounds like a comment about a bushing up the top, i dont normally check for it when i do a LU, others might not too which might be why its NLA

 

[Daviet]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

#22 is a 318590
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[Joe Reeves]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

Bushing #318590..........

What they are talking about is the bushing that fits into the top barrel like shift housing that screws onto the top of the lower unit shift rod.

If that bushing is missing, there is no way that you can have the shifting function properly... it is that critical!

 

[dodgeman67]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

Found this part and it seems to be available. I checked my motor and although very hard to see I believe there is a tight fit between the pin that goes through the shift rod connector (lp19.50 #0318211) Can you see the bushing without dis-assembly and does this part usually fall out when the forks are spread? Thanks

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[racerone]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

Part is not that critical.----Sure would not pay $8.00 for it.-----------If you do not want to spend the $8.00 than make one from an old margerine tub or similar !!!!

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

Part is not that critical.----Sure would not pay $8.00 for it.-----------If you do not want to spend the $8.00 than make one from an old margerine tub or similar !!!!

Racerone.... In this case, you are mistaken. It is absolutely a critically needed item. The graduated play at that point is impossible to overcome which will result in a shifting problem.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

I checked my motor and although very hard to see I believe there is a tight fit between the pin that goes through the shift rod connector (lp19.50 #0318211) Can you see the bushing without dis-assembly and does this part usually fall out when the forks are spread?

If you're speaking of the pin that goes thru the top barrel that screws onto the vertical shift rod... it's pretty hard to see that small nylon bushing. I've never had one fall out when dropping the lower unit. If you can move the shift linkage with absolutely NO play existing at that barrel connector... it's most likely that the bushing is there.

In your very first post above, you say that you... "was asked if I remembered to replace the plastic bushing on my shift rod as it is now unavailable."........ Who asked? Why were you asked? Wasn't it there when you first dropped the lower unit?

 

[racerone]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

Not that critical.

 

[dodgeman67]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

I posted on another thread about dropping the LU during an impeller replacement and someone made the busing remark. I had no knowledge of the bushing being on the pin therefore I didn't pay attention nor look for it. My wife actually spread the forks for me while I shoved the LU back into place. I was told in that thread that the part was NLA but found it fairly easily. I am new to this motor and want to cover the bases before I get her in the water. Thanks for the responses and I will make sure there is no slop in the shift rod.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

Not that critical.

Remember your first encounter with me sonny? Don't start!

 

[boobie]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

Joe, I'm in your court !!!!! Boobie.

 

[gm280]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

Not sure or familiar with the OP's engine but my 40HP has a brass bushing AND an "O" ring and gasket seal in the LU for my shifter rod. I did remove it all and replaced every part not knowing any better at the time. But if I didn't I most likely would not have been able to pressurize the LU to check for leaking seals and such. The shift rod was very tight after replacing all those parts... Just my experiences.

 

[racerone]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

Not that critical.----My 1975 factory manual say to bottom out the adapter on the rod.---------then to " back it off 2 or more turns with offset facing forward ".----Definitely more than the thickness of the wee bushing.---------No actual measurement in my manual !!!

 

[boobie]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

I never was told the "2 or more turns". Just back it off until the off set faced forward. And they did stress at OMC service school the bushing must be in there.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Shift Rod Bushing for 1975 Evinrude 85hp

Yes "racerone"... I'm aware that the manual states just that.... however.................

However, the proper revised procedure is to turn that barrel all the way down on the shift rod threads, then back it out to the point where it faces properly which is a distance of less than half a turn. This was decided by OMC after the manual was written.

Even OMC stated that "two or more turns out" statement was so stupid, they couldn't believe it got by them to be put into print.... as if one incomplete turn would not have it facing in the proper direction. And trust me... the bushing needs to be in that barrel shift hole.