Hit an oyster bed, now she wont shift

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Really screwed up today! I have a 98 Evinrude 5HP and I hit an oyster bed and now the motor wont shift into fwd or reverse. :facepalm:I got back to the ramp by holding it in place and a large share of God's grace! Now it will shift and start to grab the gear then let it go. There's no grinding at all, it just periodically will grab the gear for a minute, then disengage. I tried adjusting the shift rod, but that aint it. Im guessing its in the gearcase.
Clutch dog?? New gearcase?? Any hope of an easy fix?
Be gentle....
 
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Re: Hit an oyster bed, now she wont shift

Pull the prop nut and see if the shear pin is okay.
 
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Re: Hit an oyster bed, now she wont shift

In agreement with Boobie...... sounds like damaged shear pin to me also.
 
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Re: Hit an oyster bed, now she wont shift

I had been told there might be a shear pin. So I just remove the prop or do I have to drain and remove the gear case?
Thank you guys for the help!
 
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Re: Hit an oyster bed, now she wont shift

Nevermind guys, I got it! Shear pin broken.....what a relief! Thought Id really screwed it all up. Man what a great idea using that shear pin. I would have been chasing my tail around for a week without this forum!!
Really appreciate it. I will tread more carefully from now on. And keep some spare shear pins onboard just in case!
 
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Re: Hit an oyster bed, now she wont shift

I know a lot of people will disagree with me on this one, but if you're going to be running oyster beds, get some brass shear pins. PIA to change but is sure saves a lot of wear and tear on the g/c. You can also make them out of brass welding rod.
 
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