shift shaft alpha one [intermediate]

[johnjay28]

the problem is that the upper and intermediate shift shafts barely couple together. How do i remove the intermediate shift shaft [the one with the cotter pin] so i can check to see if it is straight. i will also split the unit to insure that the lower shaft has a washer on it.

 

[Bondo]

the problem is that the upper and intermediate shift shafts barely couple together. How do i remove the intermediate shift shaft [the one with the cotter pin] so i can check to see if it is straight. i will also split the unit to insure that the lower shaft has a washer on it.

Ayuh,.... Odds are 1000:1 that the washer is Missin',......

 

[Fishermark]

the problem is that the upper and intermediate shift shafts barely couple together. How do i remove the intermediate shift shaft [the one with the cotter pin] so i can check to see if it is straight. i will also split the unit to insure that the lower shaft has a washer on it.

+ on what Bond-o says. I am sure you will find the washer missing. You will need to split the halves either way - to check for the washer or to remove the intermediate shaft.

 

[johnjay28]

bondo and fishermark were right on. split unit and sure enough the washer is missing. must have happened at the last impeller replacement. if i order one it will take a week for del. does anyone know the hole size and thickness of ss washer. perhaps Lowes will have one. thanks

 

[Bt Doctur]

any SS washer the width of the shift shaft bushing and the ID of the splined shaft will do.

 

[johnjay28]

i want to thank you all for your professional feed back. johnjay28. i found out the washer was .390x1.00x.06 equals to 3/8x1"x1/16