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

[dougs-outboards]

I actually made a neat little puller from random stuff around the shop here. I would be happy to share it with everyone and send pics if you email me at outboardrepair1@yahoo.com , put "Puller" in the subject line.

Simply tap the bushing a few turns, use the puller and it slides right out. I even reuse the bushing as I don’t think the few little threads inside do any harm. Basically after the bushing is set on the o ring the o ring becomes the guide for the shaft, just hafta set it at the right "feel" for tightness.

Many different opinions of which this is one.

Doug