Recent content by Brock96

The Throttle Shift Lever is when changing gear very tight - it does not shift smoothly - feels like it needs to be greased or lubricated. It is a side mounted lever - like an Outboard - I am looking for information on how to access the shift cables - didnt see any info in the Owners Manual

She comes out of the water on Nov 2nd - l will with the info l have, try to get her shifting properly and if I am not successful l will get her towed over to haul out. Will let you know how I make out. Thanks for all your help

Sorry I failed to mention that I was using the Helm control box lever to change from forward to reverse without it stalling and I also lowered the rpm of the engine. but when I changed from forward to neutral using the upper shift lever it was still in gear - I had to move the lever further...

Hello and thank you --- The boat has had the stalling problem, when put into gear for a couple of years. The only way I found to stop the stalling was to jack up the RPMs. This cause a very loud bang from the Outdrive. Will start by fixing the cable problem (needed to twist the cable...

Hello - here we go -Engine did not start - nothing when l turned the key - removed the neutral safety switch and it started right way. The helm box has an USC lever and a throttle lever. Cables set up as is in picture - warmed up engine - running at idle - put in reverse and engine stalled -...

Thks Dave -- I am a little confused about the relationship between the Lower shift lever (plate) and the throttle cable - The throttle cable will only move unless I move it. ?? It is a dual upper helm control box -inboard engine. -- am I missing something Note - I do try and research for...

Should I start a new thread - this one is getting very long Here is what I have done - I have not tried to shift gears - Lower shift cable - engine not running - measured the distance between full forward and full reverse and placed the cable end in the middle - engine starts -runs great - no...

Good Day - measured the two cables together and the new cable is approximately 1/2" shorter - see pictures - same in reverse or forward - what are your thoughts - thanks Stuart

I never thought to check the throw/travel. This I will do. I when I took the cable off the shift plate I did tape and measure it. (the barrel and connection at the shift plate) Now when I line it up, with the new cable (which is installed) , it does not match (not by much). Right now using the...

As always thank you for your reply - I understand what you are saying? but my boat is in the water , so is the prop. hard to get to. - l had originally removed the cable on the shift plate in the full reverse position and failed to mark the position of the shift lever at the control box --- to...

This is one of those lack of knowledge question - in the lower unit are the gears moving in and out of forward and reverse when l use the upper control shift lever. = engine not running. -- I understand that it is not a good idea to shift gears with the engine not running The last time with...

While I am waiting I have a question With the engine not running and I move the upper control lever in and out of gear is this happening in the outdrive

Thks for replies The upper control shift cable is bad - one of the barrels is broken and gone. been to a local Mercury dealer and ordered a new cable - It took me 5 minutes to remove the old cable Will be back when it arrives (week)