Reattaching lower unit

[Roger]

Originally Posted by MrHunters

not sure if your asking me? but the gear pin?? not sure what its called completly missed the socket. again not sure what its called.... i just so happened to have it in gear when the lower unit went back on... if it were in reverse i would have had it in reverse for all three as well.

That wasn't it - I wasn't clear. In the question of whether the engine should be put in forward, neutral or reverse before dropping the LU, I was stating that I believe that different brands/models have different requirements. It's not the same for all motors. My Honda needs to be in N, while I'm sure my old Johnson needed to be in gear, though I forgot which.

Thanks for taking the time to answer the question you thought I asked.

[nightfighter]

Originally Posted by Roger

In the question of whether the engine should be put in forward, neutral or reverse before dropping the LU, I was stating that I believe that different brands/models have different requirements. It's not the same for all motors. My Honda needs to be in N, while I'm sure my old Johnson needed to be in gear, though I forgot which.

Absolutely correct. You need to check shop manual BEFORE unbolting the unit. Hoping to do water pump, impeller, and change oil this week. Anxious????? Naw.....