Reply To: 1958 35hp super seahorse

[Don]

Sorry that you went through all that trouble….  This is an important reminder for all of us though.   Oftentimes, these altered shift rods are the result of someone converting a long shaft engine into a short shaft.  Instead of replacing the upper shift rod, they simply cut it down and attempt to add the groove for the connector screw.

I’m glad you discovered the issue before more damage to the clutch dog/gear lugs occurred though.