[Benzie]

i split my drive to replace water pump .. all is done and good ...however i believe the shift rod in the lower unit got turned some .. how do i re-index it to forward position so when i put the two halves together and re-install. my forward and reverse will work properly ??

[andrewkafp]

Is an Apha 1 a sterndrive ?Normally, you would drop L/U, turn lower shiftshaft to neutral, put shifter in neutral an re-assem. I would guess the the Alpha 1 would be same principal.

[DHPMARINE]

Alpha 1... put remote control in forward.turn lower unit shift shaft clock-wise (while turning propshaft counter-clockwise).now install.Note that if you happen to turn the prop,or propshaft even slightly clock-wise,the shift shaft goes to neutral.DHP

[JB]

Moving to Mercruiser troubles.

[snowmon]

turn clockwise all the way. make sure your shifter is in the forward gear position before reinstalling the lower half. counter clockwise all the way will be reverse.

[Richard Petersen]

I read that in my owners manual one night when I had nothing to do. I learn a lot by reading the owners manual.

[Benzie]

Thanx :-) for the help..the problem was solved and all is well..Merry Christmas to all ..