Gear adjustment? Where is my problem? 1998 50 HP Evinrude

[boobie]

Re: Gear adjustment? Where is my problem? 1998 50 HP Evinrude

Remove the shift cable from the motor. Put the control box in neutral. Then pull and push on the cable and see how much play there is.

 

[TechMouse]

Re: Gear adjustment? Where is my problem? 1998 50 HP Evinrude

Remove the shift cable from the motor. Put the control box in neutral. Then pull and push on the cable and see how much play there is.

Are you talking pull and push from the motor end or the control end? If from the motor end I have a little play. How much should I have?

 

[TechMouse]

Re: Gear adjustment? Where is my problem? 1998 50 HP Evinrude

I have the Teleflex 479 cable.

 

[boobie]

Re: Gear adjustment? Where is my problem? 1998 50 HP Evinrude

How much play is there in inches ??

 

[TechMouse]

Re: Gear adjustment? Where is my problem? 1998 50 HP Evinrude

How much play is there in inches ??

I decided to just get a new cable. Its some thing that is inexpensive and will either determine if it is the problem or not. Cross the fingers that it is. I will post when I get it and have it installed.

Thank you all for your help so far.

 

[Bosunsmate]

Re: Gear adjustment? Where is my problem? 1998 50 HP Evinrude

Good on ya Techmouse,
i put a bit of gasket goo around the bearing carrier when i install so they come out easier next time. But if its not run in salt water i wouldnt bother about that

 

[TechMouse]

Re: Gear adjustment? Where is my problem? 1998 50 HP Evinrude

Good on ya Techmouse,
i put a bit of gasket goo around the bearing carrier when i install so they come out easier next time. But if its not run in salt water i wouldnt bother about that

Ok installed the new cable. Same problem. The new cable is smother but the total movement is the same. O well I am going to look into the controller to see if I can rig a way for it to move the cable further.

Thanks for all the posts and I will keep you updated.

 

[TechMouse]

Re: Gear adjustment? Where is my problem? 1998 50 HP Evinrude

Wow now see if this rings true to anyone. I looked into my control box and found part # 0390610, it is the shift gear lever. Anyway the plastic behind the last tooth on the forward direction is worn down just enough that when you move to engage is has a moment traction loss. So that explains why some times I could get it in but most of the time it was just out of range of engaging for both directions. It is no longer made so getting one is bear. like $125.00 for an OEM part originally listed as $25.00. I did find that you can modify part # 0387726 to fit. So I did a little digging and found one on Ebay. For a temp fix I think I will get some sand paper and attach it so it will grip and turn. Anyone ever have the same problem?

 

[clemsonfor]

Does someone know what the shift rod length is on a 1990 evinrude 25hp

That is a random place to post your question. Now we have your post in a zombie thread.

You need to start a new thread with your question in it.

I have heard Crowley Marine has the specs when you look up your motor.