adjusting shift interrupter

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after replacing the shift cable bellow on alpha gen 2 the motor cuts out when shifting into forward. there are two cables, upper n lower. they shift fine, no jamming. do i adjust the barrels, trail and error until interrupter works correctly or is there a magic formula?
 
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Re: adjusting shift interrupter

interupter ONLY WORKS in the water ,with a load on the prop, COMING OUT OF GEAR ONLY
operation any other time is a bad lower shift cable
 
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Re: adjusting shift interrupter

Great manual but i have few questions.
1. it appears the only adjustment is to the upper cable (remote control cable ) correct?
2. p 90 #4 "push in on drive unit shfit cable and ..." is this the cable going to the outdrive and inside a bellow?
 
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Re: adjusting shift interrupter

Bt Doctur said:
interupter ONLY WORKS in the water ,with a load on the prop, COMING OUT OF GEAR ONLY
operation any other time is a bad lower shift cable
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so you're suggesting when the mech changed the shift cable bellow, the lower shift cable was damaged?
 
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Re: adjusting shift interrupter

You had it repaired at a shop? Take it back and have them fix the problem.
 
jtmarten

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Re: adjusting shift interrupter

Sounds like the lower shift cable may need replacement.
 
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Re: adjusting shift interrupter

thanks for the advice. i talked w/owner of shop and he said to bring it in. hope they get it right this time. they should have tested it. i had a prof mech do it so if something goes wrong their responsible. we'll see how responsible they are.
 
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Re: adjusting shift interrupter

there are a couple of adjustments.
The correct hole at the control box
where the control box cable attaches at the shift plate
the movable stud that sets total travel
the lower shift cable(to the drive)
On land and with no load the switch does not operate.If it moves,there is something with the lower shift cable or corrosion someplace
 
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Re: adjusting shift interrupter

funny that even if you hire a pro you still need to know how it works or doesn't, and how it should be tested or ur in for a ride. ive found if the mech perceives that i know my boat, the mechanics, the testing etc. they show a lot more respect, especially when i call back and say " why didn't u test this under load?" dau!!!!!
 
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