I’ve a new to me 33hp Evinrude dated to 1970. It shifted fine, but wasn’t pumping water and there was water in the gearcase oil so I stripped the lower unit down and changed all the seals. It was my first time doing this and trust me I watched a lot of youtube and i do have the service manual for this motor. Fun process, learned a lot, more to learn for sure.
After gearcase reassembly I pulled the shift rod and it latched into gear with a bit of force. Driveshaft and propshaft spun nicely by hand. But now it will not go back to neutral despite how hard I push on the shift rod.
The propshaft is the ‘drilled shaft’ type with the spring and two detent balls over which the clutch dog sits. I noted I couldn’t slide the clutch dog by hand with the balls clicked into place but wasn’t sure whether this was normal or not.
I’d appreciate any questions or advice anyone can offer. I can send pics if needed.
Thanks!
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