1989 marlin cruiser engine cutoff

htrandpm

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can anyone please help me answer why: throttle placed in reverse with props engaged cuts off my engine and when props not engaged the engine runs fine; however when the throttle is in forward position the props engage and moves me forward.
thank you
 

achris

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Re: 1989 marlin cruiser engine cutoff

can anyone please help me answer why: throttle placed in reverse with props engaged cuts off my engine and when props not engaged the engine runs fine; however when the throttle is in forward position the props engage and moves me forward.
thank you

And the engine is ???? and the drive is ?????? and the serial numbers are ?????

IF it's a Mercruiser with an Alpha One drive I would say lower shift cable, but without the above information, I really have absolutely no idea!!!

Chris.........
 

rickryder

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Re: 1989 marlin cruiser engine cutoff

Yes without knowing what you have we will be only guessing.... Could be shift cable is bad...out of adjustment....shift interrupter problem....
 
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