Alpha one shift problems after new impeller installed and bellows

Cbro_099

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Jun 19, 2011
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im pretty new to the boat scene still so here is the deal guys.. i took the boat out for the first time since i owned it and everything worked fine.. except that the engine was getting hot and found out the hard way that 2 of the bellows had fairly good sixe splits in them... so i replaced the bellows and put a new impeller kit in... when i had the whole outdrive in the vise after puttin upper and lower together it seemed to shift just fine.. when i installed it on the boat it will engage in forward gear(prop will not spin freely clockwise) but it will not shift into reverse.. i can hear a clicking type noise when i try to get it in reverse but it wont engage. im wondering if something is wrong on the inside of the outdrive or if the cable is that far out of adjustment........ the black tube at the end of the shift cable with the set screw in it seems like it should have some sort of stop on it so it cant fully extend but maybe that is where the cable adjustment comes into play like i said any suggestions or ideas will be greatly appreciated trying to get it going for this weekend!!! thanks guys
 

cr2k

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Re: Alpha one shift problems after new impeller installed and bellows

Guessin you got the shift foot off a tooth on the lower.
 

wellcraft-classic210

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Re: Alpha one shift problems after new impeller installed and bellows

Just had a similar issue that turned out to be a broken plastic end on the lower end of my shift cable. If that is moved too far side to side when servicing it can break loose.

I suggest you disconnect the cable at the engine and work it in both directions-- pay attention to the shift shaft position which can be see with the drive up looking underneath from the transom direction. If it still wont go far enough to put it in reverse pull the drive an check cable travel , cable housing end and & check that the drive goes freely into forward & reverse. Also the shift shaft needs to be in the proper position after splitting the drive. Verify its facing forward when the drives in forward gear.

The experts here may have some ideas to add as well.
 
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