OMC shifter sticking

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alexwillis

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When I shift back into neutral from forward, the throttle lever hangs up just before disengaging. I have to give sharp tug to pop it into neutral. The same thing happens to al lesser degree shifting from reverse to neutral.<br /><br />Thanks for the help!<br /><br /> :confused:
 
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hondon

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Re: OMC shifter sticking

It would be nice to know which OMC drive that you have. There are a few you know.Electric,hydro,mechanical stringer,cobra, SX ,.What,what ,what?
 
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alexwillis

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Re: OMC shifter sticking

I guess that information would help. I have a 5.0 liter Cobra.
 
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twingtos

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Re: OMC shifter sticking

Were you ever able to figure this out? I have a 78 OMC stringer drive that has the exact same problem.
 
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rock_doctor

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Re: OMC shifter sticking

Sorry...bad shift cable. If so inclined pull the cables off the mechanism mounted on the engine and see if the control moves smoothly. If so then it is the drive to the cable. If it is still sticky then it is the cable from the control to engine. I hope it is inside cable, the one to the drive is expensive.
 
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Re: OMC shifter sticking

twingtos said:
Were you ever able to figure this out? I have a 78 OMC stringer drive that has the exact same problem.
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Start a new thread for this. You have a completely different drive.:)
 
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