1977 Merc 888 Shift problems

Ted K

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Ok, last thing to do on this boat. After all my projects were done, ran the engine on muffs. Everything seems good but when shifting to forward or reverse from neutral, it grinds into gear. Works good once in gear but the grinding can't be normal is it?
 

Bondo

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Re: 1977 Merc 888 Shift problems

Ayuh,.... Shift "Briskly",... It should Clunk, not grind...
 

haulnazz15

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Re: 1977 Merc 888 Shift problems

Well since you were on muffs, shifting issues can come up due to the lack of resistance on the prop. I would take her out on the water and test the shifting before I started adjusting anything just yet.
 

Ted K

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Re: 1977 Merc 888 Shift problems

Thanks guys. Just nervous. She goes in the water tonight!
 
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