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Do not remove Shift Pivot Screw

I have a 1991 40hp Johnson Tracker boat. My friend was changing the oil in the lower unit last Fall while I was doing something else... my first mistake. Anyways, long story short he took out the shift pivot screw instead of the drain plug.

After reading a few postings, I believe I need to remove the lower unit to reinstall the shift rod arm to the gear shaft coupling. My friend said he did not hear anything when he removed the screw (like the rod dropping). Is this something a novice with some handy man intelligence should attempt or should I truck the boat 40 miles to the nearest dealer. Any pointers if I do attempt this repair job? Is there a chance the I can just reinsert the screw and everything will be fine.

Thanks for any help/suggestions.

 dbrowen
Apr 12
2006
penned the following thoughts: Gene
Apr 13
dbrowen@nicolletpartners.com writes:

> Any pointers if I do attempt this repair job?

An aftermarket shop manual is about $30 at the boat store. They're quite detailed.

 Richard
Apr 12
   
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