Shift Rod Orientation '86 Jnsn V-6 200HP

[glabash]

I've revomed the lower unit on my 1986 Johnson 200HP V-6 (200TXCD) to change the water pump. However, I neglected to note the orientation of the shift rod.<br />Does the bend at the top angle forward or backward?<br /><br />Thanks - Geoff

 

[Hooty]

Re: Shift Rod Orientation '86 Jnsn V-6 200HP

Forward.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Shift Rod Orientation '86 Jnsn V-6 200HP

And at a specific height. Your manual has the measurement.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[shelbydriver]

Re: Shift Rod Orientation '86 Jnsn V-6 200HP

I used a piece of tape to tape the screw to to a long screwdriver and put the bolt in from the side. later

 

[bonitoman]

Re: Shift Rod Orientation '86 Jnsn V-6 200HP

Sometimes I will use needle nose pliers to adjust and turn that rod so the screw lines up with the hole. Midway on the engine you will find a small gap where the needl nose pliers will fit in and you can turn it there while your other hand is free to insert the screw.

 

[bonitoman]

Re: Shift Rod Orientation '86 Jnsn V-6 200HP

Sometimes I will use needle nose pliers to adjust and turn that rod so the screw lines up with the hole. Midway on the engine you will find a small gap where the needl nose pliers will fit in and you can turn it there while your other hand is free to insert the screw.