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Old August 16th, 2002, 09:55 AM
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Default wont go into reverse in water,1979,175 mariner,cd,6cyl

1979,175,6cyl.mariner,cd Had reverse was out 3hrs,tried reverse at dock,all noise no go,out of water goes right in reverse,have clymer book,looking for clues before tearing into it,why is it called boating?should be called repairing.replaced impeller beginning of year.
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Old August 16th, 2002, 09:58 AM
S.T. Marine S.T. Marine is offline
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Default Re: wont go into reverse in water,1979,175 mariner,cd,6cyl

Are your adjustments for the controls enough to make the motor engage it into reverse? That is the easiest thing to do first then let me know
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