65 H.P 3 cyl Merc. need help making adjustments

Hully67

Recruit
Joined
Aug 8, 2008
Messages
1
I have a 1974 65 H.P Merck on a pontoon that I bought last fall. Finally got it in the water a few weeks ago and started enjoying it however the engine does not appear to be going completely into reverse. Can I make any adjustments to the linkage cable that might help or do I need some lower unit work? when I try to shift it into reverse it does not appear as though the cable is pushing the lever far enough back as it should be because I can manually push it farther. It does not grind bu just does not "feel like it is going into gear . Any suggestions befor it goes to the repair shop/
 

CharlieB

Vice Admiral
Joined
Apr 10, 2007
Messages
5,617
Re: 65 H.P 3 cyl Merc. need help making adjustments

You can readjust the cable to give more travel towards reverse but you must ensure that you still have enough travel to positively lock into forward.

Call the old owner and ask how old that cable is, it may be stretched and time for replacement.
 
Top