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I had a similar problem a while back on a RDL-19 Johnson 35 hp, took that thing apart, put it back together, I forgot how many times, tried another gear case , same problem, took it apart again and moved the lower shift rod 180 degrees, to the other side of gearcase, installed shaft and gears in gearcase, fell rite together, tightened up fine & shifted great. That was problem lower shift shaft rubbing on gearcase. I used other gearcases before never had a problem. What I do now is take a picture of gearcase or whatever it is you are taking apart for reference down the line. Parts always get mixed up when washing- cleaning.
Gene.