74 johnson shifting

[bmaxon1]

having trouble shifting into forward and sometimes reverse? Any clues as to the reason

[DJ]

Remote? On engine?

Please be more specific.

[DJ]

Need more info-exactly.

[xtraham]

remote control? or tiller? engine size?

[bmaxon1]

from remote shifter, worse forward than reverse.
cant tell if linkage or what, linkage seems tight.

[bmaxon1]

having trouble shifting into forward and sometimes reverse? Any clues as to the reason

[xtraham]

disconnect the shift cable and shift the engine by hand, see if the shifter is stiff with cables disconnected if it is you prob. need cables........good luck