Re: Proper shift linkage adjustment 1972 18 hp Evinrude

[fisherman6]

Richard, I would set it up in the mill and remove the wear. I’m not sure of the depth of hardness on these gearsets but I’d think you would still be fine taking 0.020" off to clean it up. My Super Fastwin pops out of reverse and it seems like it’s only and adjustment thing, but it may turn out to be similar to your situation. It may be that the gears and clutch dog have already been flipped in mine and causing the issue in reverse. If I end up pulling the gearcase apart and fund it to be worn and causing it to jump out, I believe I’ll try machining mine too. My selection of carbide cutters is limited, but I can come up with one to do this job if / when I need it. If you do end up machining the clutch faces, report back with the results.
-Ben

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