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Shift problem after impeller change

Fishtank
Guest Contributor

I have a 1990 Anberjack with twin Alpha One, Gen 1 outdrives.  I just replaced the sea water impellers.  After reconnecting the lower unit to the upper, the shift throttle will not come out of forward gear.

Prior to reconnecting, I made sure the throttle was in FWD position.  I rotated the gear spline on the lower unit CW and rotated the prop CCW until it locked and then held it tight with a bungie.  I believe this is all the correct procedure.  Now I fear I have to drain all the brand new gear lube, pull the lower off again, and see what I did wrong?  Any comments greatly appreciated.

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Sprog777
Guest Contributor

I had the same problem. I did have to take it back apart but I used neutral position to do it. There are some videos on youtube that may help.