300
GEARCASE SERVICE, 40 – 65 HP MODELS
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT
slide water pump down over key. Be sure impeller
key does not fall out of position.
Make sure the impeller engages the
impeller key. Serious powerhead damage will
result if impeller key is not in place.
Align the impeller housing with the gea rcase.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of the
four impeller h ousing screws. In stall the screws
and tighten to a torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5
N·m).
Install th e wa ter tube gromme t on the impeller
housing.
Apply a th in bea d of Adhesive 847 to groove of
the impeller housing grommet. Install the grommet
on the impeller housing.
Before installing gearcase, shift rod
adjustment MUST be checked. Refer to SHIFT
ROD ADJUSTMENT on p. 300.
SHIFT ROD
ADJUSTMENT
Check the shift rod height from the shift rod hole to
the surface of the gea rcase using Universa l Shift
Rod Height Gauge, P/N 389997.
With the gea rcase in NEUTRAL , rot ate the shif t
rod up or d own as necessary f or cor rect a djust-
ment. Once correct height is achieved, rotate rod
one half turn or less to direct offset to the rear.
Shift Rod Height:
• 21.38 in. (543 mm) ± One-Half Turn
1. Sharp edge of drive key
2. Direction of driveshaft rotation
CO2995
1. Housing screws
2. Water tube grommet
3. Impeller housing grommet
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COA6166
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