1985 Mercury 20 HP 200

[phil32]

Gentlemen,
I have a 1985 Mercury 20 HP 200. The Motor was designed to be a tiller or converted to a control box. I ordered the parts and cables and everything installed according to the manual. The nightmare is it shifts backward. Would anyone have an Idea what is wrong and how do I resolve it.
I would appreciate any incite or help you could provide
Thank You

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1985 Mercury 20 HP 200

The nightmare is it shifts backward.

Ayuh,... Generally speakin', the cables can be reversed in the controller,...

Switch yer's to push/ pull the Other way....

 

[phil32]

Re: 1985 Mercury 20 HP 200

An update I found an local mercury dealer who has lots of knowledge about the older mercury motors and he ordered me a control box made for the backwards shift 20hp and 110hp they still are available. little pricey $255.00
Thanks for your help