coincidence or did i cause this,

[spareparts]

First, get the engine running, disconnect both cable from the shift plate and manually shift it from fwd to reverse(using the cable to the drive) making sure it will go both ways(engine running prop spinning), then put the cable in full forward position. Set the length from the center of the barrel to the center of the eye end on the cable to 6 inches. You will have to hold some pressure on the cable to keep it in full forward gear while you measure it. Don't change anything on this cable from here on. Put the shift cable on the shift plate in its original position(closest to the pivot point of the arm). Engine still running, use the shift arm to move the cable back and forth, still making sure you get forward and reverse. Then put it in forward, move the shifter to forward position and adjust the shift cable from the shifter to align with the shift plate. Now think about the shifter being a clock, with the handle straight up for neutral(12 o'clock) you want forward to go in by 10:30 and reverse by 1:30. Adjust the cable from the shifter to the shift plate to change this, do not change the cable to the drive from its original 6 inch measurement. If it moves too quick(11:30-12:30) you can lessen the amount of movement by changing the cable end in the slot on the arm

[wellcraftv20step]

ok Spare I will give it a try tomorrow, thanks

[bradford]

Good description Spare.

[wellcraftv20step]

Spare, I followed your directions to the letter. Perfection !! I went very well but obviously you knew it would. she is gioing in and out of gear with ease and at the rite points on the gear selector what would we do without ya. now I have to change the pump in the lower unit and I can splash her....

[spareparts]

Next thing is to check the shift switch on the shift plate. You can manually operate the switch by pushing on the spring loaded v plate. It should activate when the roller on the switch gets right at the top of the v. Meaning it will shut the engine off at that point. Check it both ways bend the arm on the roller to adjust it

[wellcraftv20step]

Spare,I got the shift interrupt switch adjusted, everything seems to be working very well now. I have noticed that the temp gauge has not gone above 125 degrees. Iwill change the thermostat today or tomorrow. if I remember it should idle at around 150 or so.

[wellcraftv20step]

I was walking by the boat yesterday and noticed gear oil leaking rite around the anti cavitation plate, seems like it could be coming from the shift shaft area. never experienced this one before. what kind of a job am I looking at on this one ,or is it the kind of thing where I should just pull the drive and get it checked out ??

[spareparts]

shift shaft seal, not a biggie, drop the lower like you're going to put a water pump in. Buy the special tool to remove the shift shaft bushing, its not that much, screw the old bushing out, screw the new one in. Look at the seal surface on the shift shaft, if its worn, replace the shift shaft(pulls straight out once the bushing has been removed). The older ones were steel and corroded, the newer ones are stainless. Look at the splines on the end of the shaft as well, if they are eroded, replace the shaft. Put a water pump in while you have it apart

[wellcraftv20step]

ok spare iwill just have to locate the tool and give it a go !! thanks

[spareparts]

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