In this video I show you some tricks and tips when lower units on these motors get stuck when installing them. Please don’t forget to subscribe, it helps and it’s the only way I can keep bringing you good info.. Thanks
just replace pump on my EFI 100 2.1L, it was a pitty to align shift shaft, I need an assistant to sligly move shift lever.next ill will try open cover on the upper unit.
I spent many hours last night challenging my Christianity with a Verado 250 lower unit install...after insulting my wife and having a conversation with the Holy Spirit...I removed the grease from the receiving portion for the shift shaft receiving splins in the engine and noted the position of the splines...my lower unit was in gear...and the splines were positioned (while in gear) in the mirror image of the splines in the engine...by God's grace, I turned the short shaft shifter into neutral to slightly offset the splines and she slid up into the engine (confirmed I was COMPLETELY in neutral by spinning the prop shaft and listening for any ticking)...BUT...I forgot to install the speedo tube and it was hanging out of the starboard side of the unit...had to drop her again slightly and install the tube...SUGGESTION TO THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING THROUGH THIS LOWER UNIT INSTALL...ATTACH A RATCHETING TIE-DOWN TO YOUR COWLING, loop it under the prop housing, TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT WHILE YOU FINAGLE THE SPEEDO HOSE AND CHASE NEUTRAL ON THE SHORT SHAFT AND DON'T GET YOUR WIFE INVOLVED...YOU'LL SLEEP BETTER! Thank you for the video...EXCELLENT...I only wish I had seen it yesterday evening BEFORE installing the lower unit.
Hi Rick, you have no idea how much I laughed at your experience, and believe me I can totally relate. Yes, there has been times things get so hectic I’ve been forced to use the straps you mentioned. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing, you made my day. 😂😂 Take care
