9.5 jumps out of gear

neq

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i just got a 9.5 that hasn't been run for atleast 6 years,the first half hour i run it-all was fine then it starting jumping out of forward half to wot-any suggestions?? thnx
 

neq

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Re: 9.5 jumps out of gear

i was hoping for a linkage concern
 

ezeke

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Re: 9.5 jumps out of gear

Drop the lower unit down a half inch so you can inspect the shift rod coupler. If the screws are not removed when the gearcase or water pump is serviced you can't get the shaft far enough into the coupler to work correctly. The screws need to pass through the beveled pats of the rods.
 

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