SP drive slips out of gear

knotso

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I have a houseboat with twin AQ151c with SP drives (circa 1989). Drive will not engage forward unless I keep pressure on the lever and then apply throttle. Once engaged the drive will stay engaged until I reduce throttle at which point it will slip out of gear. Any ideas on what I should/could be checking while the boat is in the water and before I go through the haul-out expenses. Thanks.
 

Don S

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Re: SP drive slips out of gear

You need either a lot of adjustment, or most likely, new shift cable. When the cables get worn inside, they won't reach both gears.
 

knotso

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Re: SP drive slips out of gear

I'll try the adjustment route first (which really means get someone else with experience). Thanks very much.
 
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