Hi,
I installed my new SEI drive, upper and lower portions. It went well, but while adjusting my shift cable, the end came off. (The shift cable from the back of the engine to the lower drive). There wasn't much cable left so I figured I ought to just replace it. Darn - and I was all ready to go in the water.
Got the parts, but now I can't get the drive off!! I pulled and pulled. I tried the technique outlined in your installation guide that uses a screwdriver handle/block of wood between the drive and the gimble ring to pop it loose. I'm pushing hard and I don't want to break something else. Is that normal?!?
I've had my old drive on and off several times before and I admit it's not really easy. I'm not a newbie - I've even swapped engines before. Has any other customer had trouble getting their new drive off? Am I just chicken? (After spending over $1200, I'm OK with chicken.)
Please advise if this is common to have such a hard time getting the drive off.
Thanks,
David Daily
Lancaster, CA
I installed my new SEI drive, upper and lower portions. It went well, but while adjusting my shift cable, the end came off. (The shift cable from the back of the engine to the lower drive). There wasn't much cable left so I figured I ought to just replace it. Darn - and I was all ready to go in the water.
Got the parts, but now I can't get the drive off!! I pulled and pulled. I tried the technique outlined in your installation guide that uses a screwdriver handle/block of wood between the drive and the gimble ring to pop it loose. I'm pushing hard and I don't want to break something else. Is that normal?!?
I've had my old drive on and off several times before and I admit it's not really easy. I'm not a newbie - I've even swapped engines before. Has any other customer had trouble getting their new drive off? Am I just chicken? (After spending over $1200, I'm OK with chicken.)
Please advise if this is common to have such a hard time getting the drive off.
Thanks,
David Daily
Lancaster, CA
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