The Popular Yamaha Shift Problem

[Mikeyz]

Originally Posted by RWilson2526

Looks like a pretty simple and good idea....whats up with step by step instructions though? Step 2: Remove the carburator - and the picture shows a sawzall ! kind of funny.

I thought a sawzall and a hammer are required tools for any Yamaha repairs. Great post and thanks for sharing the info.

Mike

[bradford]

Originally Posted by Mikeyz

I thought a sawzall and a hammer are required tools for any Yamaha repairs. Great post and thanks for sharing the info.

Mike

You beat me to it! The BIG F'ing HAMMER!

[csvencer]

Is anyone else confused by Step 2 on their webpage...what does a sawsall have to do with removing the carb...???

-Svence

[Richie Rich]

Thanks for posting! where was this 2 years and $750 ago! Is it really just an hour and that easy? I've got 2 more 88's that need replacement and that would save me a grand!

[mtnxtreme]

The sawzall is to remove the old shaft if it has'nt broken, you need to cut it where it passes thru the lower unit up to power head, it takes literally a few seconds, and yes it's that easy, don't remove the carbs until you try it without it first , I was able to pull a few hoses out of the way and squeeze my hand in there to do it without removing them and my hands are'nt small, though mine is a 92, others may be different, If you're familiar with removing the lower unit it's an hour job.