boat wont go in forward
07-11-2007, 01:15 AM
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If you have recently pulled the lower unit for a water pump replacement, check the shift linkage. There is a little tang that should be pointing forward. If this was off when you re-installed it, it will lock up on you. also could be coming from the washer that fits on the shift linkage from the lower unit.
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07-11-2007, 01:20 AM
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1. Unhook the shift cable from the engine to the outdrive
Can you shift into f, n, and r?
2. My next step would be thourally checking out the condition of the shift cable.
3. I would then pull the back cap and also checking the gearlube
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Can you shift into f, n, and r?
2. My next step would be thourally checking out the condition of the shift cable.
3. I would then pull the back cap and also checking the gearlube
Jr.
07-11-2007, 02:15 PM
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It is most likely the thrust washer/bearing in your outdrive...not a hard fix but the outdrive must be removed and taken apart...about an hour for a mechanic to fix..$40 worth of parts...check this diagram out..number 25 is your problem..
http://media.stemtostern.com/default...R\17721\11.GIF
http://media.stemtostern.com/default...R\17721\11.GIF
07-11-2007, 02:42 PM
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If you pull that rear cover off also check the shift yoke (part #9) seen that break once and do the same thing as you describe....most times it stuck in one gear though....
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...%28STANDARD%29
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...%28STANDARD%29
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07-11-2007, 02:53 PM
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It is most likely the thrust washer/bearing in your outdrive...not a hard fix but the outdrive must be removed and taken apart...about an hour for a mechanic to fix..$40 worth of parts...check this diagram out..number 25 is your problem..
http://media.stemtostern.com/default...R\17721\11.GIF
http://media.stemtostern.com/default...R\17721\11.GIF
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07-12-2007, 08:52 PM
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been watching this thread.
I have hard shifting, (almost impossible now, feels like somethings gonna break to get it done) on the starboard side. Identically as difficult a shift forward or reverse. No noises or vibes. Gotten much worse in the last couple weeks. 220 hour boat...
new problem this season, 17 hours.
money here is on the ball/detent mechanism?
I have hard shifting, (almost impossible now, feels like somethings gonna break to get it done) on the starboard side. Identically as difficult a shift forward or reverse. No noises or vibes. Gotten much worse in the last couple weeks. 220 hour boat...
new problem this season, 17 hours.
money here is on the ball/detent mechanism?
Last edited by Rippem; 07-12-2007 at 09:03 PM.
