I have a 1991 3.0L with Alpha One. The shift cable were not attached when I bought it, so I did the whole procedure of measuring the 6", having someone hold the prop, etc. But while adjusting everything I seem to only get reverse and neutral, or neutral and forward. The more forward or backward I adjust things it sort of bounces between giving me either back/neutral, or forward/neutral. When spinning the prop as outlined in the many guides available sometimes I can get the 'clunk clunk' sound, but never all 3. Is there something I'm missing for adjustment?
So far I've measured the 6" and spun the brass trunion either forward up to 4 spins, or backward. I've also adjusted the small nut that attaches the shift lever to either a bit more forward, or back. I feel like I've gotten really close to adjusting it correctly, but can't quite get it right. This is just sitting on the trailer in the driveway, with the leg lowered down, then lifted back up slightly.
Any help on the actual adjustment would be really appreciated. I feel as though I've exhausted the many guides but for whatever reason I can't get my drive to behave correctly in all 3 positions.
The guide I were using the most was > http://marine-engines.wikia.com/wiki/Adjusting_your_shift_cables
So far I've measured the 6" and spun the brass trunion either forward up to 4 spins, or backward. I've also adjusted the small nut that attaches the shift lever to either a bit more forward, or back. I feel like I've gotten really close to adjusting it correctly, but can't quite get it right. This is just sitting on the trailer in the driveway, with the leg lowered down, then lifted back up slightly.
Any help on the actual adjustment would be really appreciated. I feel as though I've exhausted the many guides but for whatever reason I can't get my drive to behave correctly in all 3 positions.
The guide I were using the most was > http://marine-engines.wikia.com/wiki/Adjusting_your_shift_cables
