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			The 98 wouldn't scare me as long as it's even but I would use it as a bargaining chip I my favor. I think the 1992 still had the plain steel shift rod. I know the 225HP's did but not sure on the 250's. Quick check on part numbers shows 61a-44120-21-00 for '92 and 61a-44120-22-00 for '94 so I would think it was steel. If it hasn't been replaced already then check it out as best you can. | 
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			They  started using the SS rods in 1994 in the saltwater series, Before that they are steel and if not replaced yet it will need it! Winch means removing the power head, which can be a hard job if its to corroded?  I had one done on a new to me motor and the guy that I bought it from was a Marine Mech so he did it. BS had to do one and he did it with his father with out problems.  But it was 10 years ago for us and they were not as rotted as today's would be. Just look at it well but that might not be good enough, I was looking for it when I bought mine and saw nothing till it broke. 
				__________________ 1986 V20  Old Fishermen never die, we just SMELL that way!! | 
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			THERE used to be a guy on ebay that manufactered a 2 piece shift rod for yamaha ,, it did not require removing the power head and was a pretty easey fix
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			Yep.  You can still get them, just do a internet search.
		 
				__________________ 1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless. | 
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