Took boat out for first time.shift controls felt fine.Had reverse and forward at first.then accelerated to plane out.After about 100yds came out of gear and engine flared up.Still had reverse but clicking sound in lower unit like gears not engaged properly in forward.Boat would pull a little but disengage with any rpm. Cables and levers seem to be moving properly. Any Idea?P.S Motor is an 1978 year model
Disconnect the shift cable at the motor and shift by hand and see if you can get it to fully engage. In forward, propeller will ratchet when spun clockwise and will lock when spun counter-clockwise. If it does this, adjust the cable accordingly...- Scott
Made adjustments to shift cables as informed.In reverse the prop locks in both directions. In forward it ratchets clockwise and locks counterclockwise. Is this the way it is supposed to work ?
40hp mercury outboard shifting problem
P.S Motor is an 1978 year model
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