fish4thriLLs
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I have a 1980, Mercury, 25 HP, 2-stroke, tiller steer, OB motor. I'm wanting to change my water pump impeller and I'm having trouble removing the lower unit. I removed the four bolts holding it on but I can only pull it out for about 1 or 2 inches. I think the shift rod is holding it on.
Could I have already damaged the shift rod assembly by not disconnecting it before I slid the lower unit off for about 1 to 2 inches? (I ended up sliding it all back up together again, until I can figure out how to do it right) How do I go about disconnecting the shift rod? Or, am I doing it all wrong somehow? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Could I have already damaged the shift rod assembly by not disconnecting it before I slid the lower unit off for about 1 to 2 inches? (I ended up sliding it all back up together again, until I can figure out how to do it right) How do I go about disconnecting the shift rod? Or, am I doing it all wrong somehow? Any help would be greatly appreciated!