Hello,
I recently inherited a small boat with a 1978 Chrysler 35hp. The engine runs well, but I am having difficulty with the gear shift.
I have disconnected the throttle and gear cables and 'think' I have narrowed down the problem..Forgive me. I do not know all the proper names of the parts.
On the engine there is a rotating plate that connects the shift cable to the shift rod. on this plate there are 3 holes and a spring loaded ball to 'click' into each gear. from neutral, I need to pass the forward hole considerably before it clicks into gear. for reverse, the gear is engaged much before the hole is reached. It is like I need to rotate this plate 1/4 inch counter clockwise to line up properly.
From reading other posts, it sounds like I can adjust the shift rod to correct this. The rod might be two pieces with an adjustable coupler. If I am on the right track, can some tell me what's involved in making this adjustment? How accessible is this coupler?
All feedback is appreciated.
Cam
I recently inherited a small boat with a 1978 Chrysler 35hp. The engine runs well, but I am having difficulty with the gear shift.
I have disconnected the throttle and gear cables and 'think' I have narrowed down the problem..Forgive me. I do not know all the proper names of the parts.
On the engine there is a rotating plate that connects the shift cable to the shift rod. on this plate there are 3 holes and a spring loaded ball to 'click' into each gear. from neutral, I need to pass the forward hole considerably before it clicks into gear. for reverse, the gear is engaged much before the hole is reached. It is like I need to rotate this plate 1/4 inch counter clockwise to line up properly.
From reading other posts, it sounds like I can adjust the shift rod to correct this. The rod might be two pieces with an adjustable coupler. If I am on the right track, can some tell me what's involved in making this adjustment? How accessible is this coupler?
All feedback is appreciated.
Cam