Reply To: Shift rod "O" ring Installation

[Bob Wight]

I use a similar method to what you describe, except that after placing the o-ring over the shift rod, I pull the rod with o-ring up into the bushing, then tap the bushing down into the bore with a piece of tubing over the socket.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20
1982 Evinrude 25hp

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