1958 QD19 shift rod will not release

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  • May 19, 2017 at 11:24 pm #7064
    bob-d
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      Took off bottom bolt on the coupler under access plate, and the lower unit dropped about 1/4" which I think that was just slack in rod. Now it won’t budge any more. Rod stuck in coupler. Don’t want to ruin anything.Have it soaking in PB blaster.
      Any tips to get it off?

      May 20, 2017 at 12:17 am #57999
      frankr
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        Remove the top bolt. You can then deal with the lower one once you get it off.

        May 20, 2017 at 12:37 am #58003
        fleetwin
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          Are you sure it is the coupler that is stuck? Sure hope it is not the driveshaft….

          May 20, 2017 at 12:49 am #58007
          fisherman6
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            You did completely remove the clamp bolt and not.just loosen it and leave it in the clamp, correct? If so, definitely try removing the top bolt as well like Frank suggested. Maybe it will let go on that side instead.8
            -Ben

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            May 20, 2017 at 1:20 am #58010
            bob-d
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              Thanks Frank. Removed the top bolt as well,and with a bit of gentle help with a pry bar, it popped off.

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