Shifting question

POINTER94

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I have a single quicksilver gear shift for my 1988 5.7 liter merc. IO..<br /><br />It seems to shift fine but there is no pronounced locking neutral. This can be a pain when docking cuz she tends to engage into reverse without warning. It will frequently cause the engine to cut out. <br /><br />Question: Is this a gearshifter issue or a cable issue. What should be explored to identify cause and what are the appropriate remedies?<br /><br />Thanks again guys.....
 

dmorley

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Re: Shifting question

I'm not sure about a 1988, but on a 1998 Merc. the neutral locking is very clearly in the shift handel.
 

Bondo

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Re: Shifting question

Detent is in the Controller, <br />Not the cables....
 
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