shifter shaft bushing

[1977 SILVERLINE]

I have my outdrive torn apart to fix a few problems and I discovered that my intermediate shifter shaft bushing seems quite worn. The odd part to me is that the shaft is not worn at all but it fits very loose in the bushing and I wouldn't think that the bushing would wear that much with no wear on the shaft. I was just wondering if this is normal wear or if the bushing is supposed to be that loose. The bushing is located in the drive shaft housing but I am having trouble finding a part #. This is the serial number off of my drive 4680382. I believe it is called a mc#1 drive but im not for sure. Thanks

 

[Bondo]

Re: shifter shaft bushing

I have my outdrive torn apart to fix a few problems and I discovered that my intermediate shifter shaft bushing seems quite worn. The odd part to me is that the shaft is not worn at all but it fits very loose in the bushing and I wouldn't think that the bushing would wear that much with no wear on the shaft. I was just wondering if this is normal wear or if the bushing is supposed to be that loose. The bushing is located in the drive shaft housing but I am having trouble finding a part #. This is the serial number off of my drive 4680382. I believe it is called a mc#1 drive but im not for sure. Thanks

Ayuh,... The shaft is of a harder metal, so the bushin' wears...