Mercruiser shifting problems

[Wellcraft170]

I have a 1986 wellcraft 190 american with a merc 170. I've noticed that in the beginning of the day shifting is fine. But later on in the day when the boat is in foward gear, and you try to put it in neutral it stays in foward, and you have to play with it to get it into neutral. and its confusing because i just has the bellows and shift cable replaced last season. any suggestions??

 

[Don S]

Re: Mercruiser shifting problems

If it's a new cable, it's not adjusted properly.

 

[JustJason]

Re: Mercruiser shifting problems

or ya have a high idle... and your cutout switch isn't working right....

 

[chiefalen]

Re: Mercruiser shifting problems

Idle should be between 650-700 to shift correctly.

If it isn't, and you cant get it to idle right, you need a carb cleaning.

 

[Wellcraft170]

Re: Mercruiser shifting problems

thanks guys. so what do you think the most probable solution is?

 

[chiefalen]

Re: Mercruiser shifting problems

Is it a new cable if yes needs adjusting, Don s just posted that.

If your idleing to high anything over 650-700 could be that. jason just posted that.

Only you know.

 

[Don S]

Re: Mercruiser shifting problems

thanks guys. so what do you think the most probable solution is?

Adjust it, same as the answer 10 days ago.


PS: There is no EZ button on the adjustments. They have to be done "by the book" if you want it to work.
And here is a link to "The BooK" that tells how to adjust it properly.

http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/6/6A2R3.PDF