Keeps poping out of foward gear!

D98240

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I have a 75 hp Chrysler and the reverse works fine, but when going forward it keeps popping out of gear???????
 

roscoe

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Re: Keeps poping out of foward gear!

It may be as simple as adjusting the shift shaft and linkage, or may be a worn clutchdog or gear.<br />A repair manual will walk you thru the adjustment process for your engine.<br /><br />A gear or clutchdog replacement will require dis-assembly fo the lower unit.<br /><br />It will get worse, the longer you run it in this condition.
 

envy83

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Re: Keeps poping out of foward gear!

I'll second what Roscoe said, that definitely sounds like a worn clutch dog/forward gear. You'll have to pull the gearcase apart to check, but I'm guessing when you separate the clutch dog from the forward gear you'll see that both are wearing away on the trapezoidal cogs where they connect.
 

JB

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Re: Keeps poping out of foward gear!

Moving to Chrysler Troubles
 
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