Motor shuts down when applying gas in reverse

Len L

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I have a Mercruiser MCM 165/3.7 liter. It shifts in and out of gears fine and accelerates normally in forward. When I am in reverse and idling, the motor runs fine. The problem is as soon I start to apply more gas in reverse, the motor stops instantly. This has proven to be dangerous and embarrassing. Can anyone provide a remedy? Thanks.
 

thumpar

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Jun 21, 2007
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Re: Motor shuts down when applying gas in reverse

With the motor off have someone work the controls while you watch the shift interrupt switch actions.
 

Bt Doctur

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Re: Motor shuts down when applying gas in reverse

cable adjustment if increasing throttle causes the switch to activate
 
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