Re: Replacing the shift rod o-ring, do the bushing as well?

[John]

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and the reason being is, I am working on a newly gifted ’66 Johnson 33 and putting in a new
gear case seal kit. Of which I have NEVER done before !!! Using the search feature, there
was one technique that stood out from the rest about removing the Shift Rod Bushing by Frank.
http://www.franksoutboardtools.com/. Which bears resurrection for novices such as myself.
on this motor, of course the seal had to be way down in the belly of the beast.
But, using pretty much the same tools and techniques that Frank used, and a big hammer, it just popped out.
Oh, I did use a few squirts of the ATF/Acetone mix for penetrating fluid for half an hour.
Now, to do the same on a ’60 40 horse tomorrow should b a snap !!
yeah yeah yeah – I know – I got lucky. Compared to some of the horror stories I read, it can be a bit tougher.
I jumped the gun and ordered two new bushing off of e-bay. But, this one I took out looks very usable
with a new O-Ring and gasket.

THANKS FRANK !!

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