We have a 2001 25 hp Mercury outboard with about 10 hours on it. We were crossing the lake and we lost forward. The boat will still go in reverse. Any ideas where I can start looking for the possible cause of this problem.
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Re: 25hp Mercury no forward
Welcome to iboats. Check your gearlube. Could be a broken shift cable if it's a remote steering model. Maybe a spun prop hub. Shift adjustment is another possibility.
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I'm not picking on you,just trying to show others why most posts move slow,or get tedious or no response.And I also am guilty of not giving enough info at times.All the info we have is Mercury 2001 25 HP 10 hours.And that's good for a 1st post.What can we do with that except general suggestions ?Mustanglarry,I am guessing your motor is a tiller model.If this is true,you may have a faulty shaft in your tiller handle,and it lets the twist grip slip.There is a factory recall on this.See your dealer or call Mercury.As I said,I'm not on your case,but on most posters.Besides,if you don't have a tiller motor,look how wrong I am.DHP
25hp Mercury no forward
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