No I have had some travels 2 weekends in a row and spent most of my time in between recovering and catching up on things I couldnt when I was traveling.
Joe B, I still need to come over and have you take a look. I might try tomorrow. I will call you.
I also am completely discouraged. I was really looking forward to taking this boat out all summer, and it feels like I am miles away from that at this point. The engine runs fine, but there is this overheating thing. And I can’t seem to get the lower end off which is the first step. I can’t even get that far.
I did have a few moments on the water that were awesome. I have the bug now. But too little.
Anyway thanks for letting me vent. I have thought of cutting an old garden tool handle in half, and with a friend, placing one end or each on either side of this motor and hammering the other ends at the same moment to jar this free. Another idea is: What about using some sort of separator tool like a small “jaws of life” Are there any tools out there I could rent that could do it?
To answer your question, yes Fleetwin, the shift rod is disonnected on both sections. The thing is just stuck. I do have one question now that I think about it. The engine side of this shaft has a curve in the tube like a plumbing pipe. Is that is what is stuck? you can see it in the photo as the seal is wrapped around it. If it’s curved, doesnt that make it harder to get enough pressure on it when prying? It looks like there are 2 shafts stuck. One the curved brass looking one, and a steel looking one.
