Omc cobra shift problem

Hello new here and been reading a lot of great info on this site . Here is my issue -1986 4.3 cobra I replaced the bellows and lower shift cable have read Stuart Hastings article over and over as well as many threads here . Using this info have set the cable to all the correct dimensions as well as the 90 degree angle on the bell crank. I reinstalled the outdrive adjusted cable from control box and when shifting into reverse the shift interrupter will stay on the high point of the W . I readjusted to eliminate that issue now it won't engage reverse. Readjust to get reverse it seems it will not fully engage forward . I have repeated all adjustments many times with the same results .

Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!!!

Re: Omc cobra shift problem

You need to us the 2 OMC adjustment tools.

Amazon.com: Omc Cobra Shift Cable Adjustment Tool / Alignment Kit 914017 915271: Sports & Outdoors

Re: Omc cobra shift problem

Did you use proper tools when adjusted lower shift cable? Here is a link with some good info. Midnight Wolf Sales - OMC Tools

Re: Omc cobra shift problem

Also did you adjust the cable from the remote control to the engine shift lever? If not in proper adjustment it will not shift right. BOTH cables have to be properly adjusted. I just had this issue with mine.....




http://www.hastings.org/~stuart/cobra/kwshift1.jpg
http://www.hastings.org/~stuart/cobra/kwshift2.jpg

page 2 discusses the remote cable.....

Re: Omc cobra shift problem

Update - pulled outdrive again and found it will not fully engage reverse while manually trying to shift . I can go n-f and back using 1 finger to move the shift rod.

Re: Omc cobra shift problem

Are you trying to turn the prop shaft when trying to shift? If not then try that, you should be turning the prop shaft when shifting it. If it still doesn't go in the problem is in the lower unit.

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As Lou said, if you are trying to shift with the engine not running and not manually rotating the prop, you may have issues.

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Yes was spinning the prop would hear a click-click noise but would not fully engage

Re: Omc cobra shift problem

Use the tools to adjust the cable?