shift shaft adjustment!

[vrodrig]

After replacing water pump on 1996 Evinrude 48 Hp, reverse gear did not engage correctly, just made alot of clicking from clutch dog. Where did I go wrong? What if any, are the specs on shift shaft adjustment. Its not listed on Top Secret Topics. Thanks in advance!

 

[Vic.S]

This manual covers your motor but I am not so sure that it answers your question. No adjustment is mentioned. http://boatinfo.no/lib/evinrude/manuals/1990-2001johnsonevinrude.html#/0

 

[racerone]

Listed as 21-15/16"------------- I assume you know how to set the height properly.

 

[vrodrig]

Cool! Thanks for the quick responses Vic S and Racerone! I will check it this weekend and make the adjustment using 21-1/16" on shift shaft. I will post my results so it may help others that are needing the same service info. Thanks again I'm very grateful! :joyous:

 

[jakedaawg]

21-15/16"

 

[vrodrig]

I stand corrected, yes its 21-15/16 my bad! Thanks gents!
I'm finally getting around to it ill keep you posted on the outcome.

 

[vrodrig]

Alright folks, the measurement of 21-15/16 made the difference transmission engages into reverse just fine now that all it needed. The tool I used was home made. used a wooden yard stick with a small bolt fitted through it to make exact measurement.

 

[vrodrig]

Used a link from YouTube to make my tool that measures shift shaft height, hope this helps other that are after the same results I was looking for.