Help...can't shift gears

ShellyMichelle

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Jun 13, 2007
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I have a '89 Johnson Tracker 20 hp outboard. My husband and I (who know nothing of working on boat motors) decided to change the impellar ourselves. Well, we got it changed and now when we put it back together we can't shift gears. We can't even find neutral. Apparently we did something wrong. Serves me right for trying to cook a mess of catfish and work on it at the same time:D. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
 
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CATransplant

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Re: Help...can't shift gears

You'll probably have better luck over in the Mercury Troubles forum. I'm sure someone will move this there. I hope you get your answer.
 

medic2051

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Re: Help...can't shift gears

Don't know your exact motor, however i do know from replacing impellars in the past that you have to remeber to attach the shift linkage when you re-install the lower unit. Kind of hard to get to. You also have to make sure the linkage is set in the right position when you re-attach it. gotta have a manual.
 
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