Mercury won't shift into gear

Tracker 1754

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I have a 40 horse mercury 2 stroke. When I took it out today and tried to back up from the dock it would not engage in reverse or in forward. However the engine does rev up when I give it gas. What could be casing this?
 

bazzer

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Re: Mercury won't shift into gear

have you checked the cables i had one that broke half way down once can you engage by hand are the rev to high to go into gear try moving control with engine off to see if everything moves

good luck barry
 

Wingedwheel

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Re: Mercury won't shift into gear

How does the shifter handle feel when you try to engage? Are there any noises your outboard makes when you try to shift? It does sound like a cable problem. Move the lever back and forth and see if it moves the shift block on the engine. If not I'd suspect a cable problem.
 
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