replacing lower unit 225 Yamaha 2 stroke ox66

[Team Reel Warriors]

In my vain attempt to locate leak source in lower unit, I removed the lower unit. The gear selector was in neutral when removing and when I put it back the prop would not spin when put into gear. Shut motor off, removed lower unit for inspection, but did not understand why it would not function correctly, please tell me what I am doing wrong.

[99yam40]

My guess is you did not match up the shift linkage

[Team Reel Warriors]

water blowing our from steering arm

Thank you. Would you pls. tell me the correct way to install. Do I turn the shaft or what is the trick to install correctly

[jb123]

throttles in neutral, shift rod in neutral, as you slide unit up be sure they line up correctly, as well as the watertube
i tilt up fully to do this

[99yam40]

Just meaning that you need to make sure the drive shaft, water tube, and the shift linkage are all matched up when put together. Make sure lower unit and shifter are in neutral.

[Team Reel Warriors]

thank you forum guru's

I did as you said regarding the lower unit and it went into place great and worked properly. Thank you once again. You saved me a trip to the shop. Happy in So. Florida