Re: 1974 9.8 merc not going into reverse
Re: 1974 9.8 merc not going into reverse
You don't have two forwards. You have neutral and forward, right now at least. When you shift into reverse, you are in nuetral, and when you move to what should be nuetral, you are in forward, then there is not a shift occurring when you move your shifter into forward. I suggested the thread I did because there is some excellent information in there about how the shift on a mercury OB works. Your motor is one year newer than mine, but the lower units are exactly the same. Read the thread and see if it doesn't help you.
BTW---Was I correct about the lower unit being off since the last time it worked properly? Or has the motor ever worked properly since you have owned it?
Oh, and more info: Is it a Mercontroller? Have you done any work on the controller if not the lower unit?