GEARCASE
impeller, and slide water pump down over cam. Be sure impeller cam does not fall out of position.
- Sharp edge of drive cam
- Direction of driveshaft rotation
Make sure the impeller engages the impeller cam properly. Serious powerhead damage will result if impeller cam is displaced.
Align the impeller housing with the gearcase. Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of the four impeller housing screws. Install the screws and torque to 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N-m).
25 IN. AND 30 IN. MODELS
Place water tube spacer with grommet on the impeller housing cover.
TYPICAL
- Spacer
- Grommet
Before installation of gearcase on motor, shift rod adjustment MUST be checked. Refer to SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT on p. 290.
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT
Check the shift rod height from the shift rod hole to the surface of the gearcase using Universal Shift Rod Height Gauge, P/N 389997.
With the shift rod and detent lever in NEUTRAL, rotate the shift rod up or down as necessary for correct adjustment. Once correct height is achieved, rotate rod one half turn or less to face offset forward.
The NEUTRAL detent is a two step design. Make sure the NEUTRAL detent ball is in the center step before checking shift rod height.
Shift Rod Heights
| Model | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 20 in. (L) | “L, M” | 21 29/32 in. ± 1/2 Turn |
| 25 in. (X) | “M” | 26 29/32 in. ± 1/2 Turn |
| 30 in. (Z) | “M” | 31 29/32 in. ± 1/2 Turn |
