[nymack66]

If I place the rod I am trying to use (From V6 Gearcase) next to the rod from the 1978 unit it is approx 3/4 of inch more . I am confuse was it not suppose to be the same ? As for the not cutting the rod when the lower unit is bolted up and shifted in the Forward gear the connector on the end is exactly 3/4 of inch higher and will not allow me to connect it . So my thinking is the damm rod needs to be cut ! Here is what I am thinking is the unit I am removing a v6 gearcase or a v8 gearcase ? Remember I can bet on the 1979 foot I am trying to bolt up because it came from a engine with the serial numbers etc. The unit I am removing who knows maybe from a car at this point..