1996 Force 120 HP Grinds and Clanks when Shifting

Dr. Larry

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Was fine. Sat up for several months. Backed it off trailer in R, shifter stiff. Quickly shifted into F to avoid dock. Grinding and clanking sound. Shift to neutral and start over. No prob. Now every third or fourth time shifted, the clanking and grinding happens. Lower unit? Cables? Not a great mechanic but a decent parts exchanger. Is it safe to operate or is this a fix NOW prob? Thanks.
 

steelespike

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Re: 1996 Force 120 HP Grinds and Clanks when Shifting

I would suspect the shift cable may need replacement or adjustment.Try unhooking the cable and see if it shifts by hand.
 
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