Shift rod seal removal

[john8504]

This little motor seems to be plaguing me with either obsolete parts or no how-to information. I hfoubd my shift rod seal and am attempting to replace, however I can’t find any info on the correct way to do this since I am unable to remove the boot without destroying it.

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[Buccaneer]

Post the year, make and model, and maybe someone call tell you.

Prepare to be boarded!

[john8504]

1974 ted Williams 15hp 217-58760

[garry-in-michigan]

I am not familiar with that model but will venture that it will require the complete dis-assembly of the gearcase and removal of the shift rod in order to remove and replace the seal. . . 🙂

[john8504]

I didn’t get it out,however the shift rod boot requires replacement and I cannot find a replacement. Any ideas on where I can find a suitable replacement or different bushing to replace it with?

Correction: I saw my typo. I did get it out*

[rjoynt]

Just my two cents, but would this be a good candidate for grease instead of oil? Unless it’s a daily runner, maybe that’s the reasonable path?

[john8504]

It is going to be in use as my main unit. I have older more collectible motors that I have packed with grease.

[rco]

There are very similar boots on clutch and shift cables on ATV’s and dirt bikes. I have used them with good results on outboard shift shafts. I had them "in stock" but I would think you could find them online for a couple bucks.

[john8504]

The only concern I see is that the bottom is a metal fitting that’s covered in rubber that is pressed in. Even if I don’t get the boot, I would like to see about the fitting that presses into the lower unit. It seems like it helps to stabilize the rod. I’ll take a pick of the lower unit when I get home and add a pic. The boot fitting is larger than the oil seal.

Another thought. The old fitting is not scored up but the rubbed is torn off. Is there a way to re-rubberized it?

[john8504]

Going to attempt to use gear casing rtv to rebuild the rubberized part of the old part and then drill it out to fit the shift rod.

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