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Recently purchased 1990 Maxum 21' BR with 5.0LX Mercruiser I/O, Alpha One, Thunderbolt Ignition.
Replaced shift cable, and worked fine with muffs on. First time on the water yesterday, and it would not go back to neutral unless turned off engine from both forward and reverse. Researched this...
Re: No Reverse after water pump change on alpha one lower unit
Ordered shift cable kit. Took off the drive and the shift cable looks like this. This is my first shift cable replacement, so any short cuts or suggestions would really be appreciated. I have the #6 manual.
Re: No Reverse after water pump change on alpha one lower unit
Just removed the lower unit again. Confirmed that rubber washer and stainless washer are installed. Question: I assume that the shifter should move freely at this point? If so, mine is not, as it will not move to reverse position...
Recently purchased 1990 Maxum with 5.0LX Mercruiser. Engine is 1989 model. I have changed out the water pump and already before I did this change, the shift cables were stiff and hard to move, so I knew it had issues already, but it did go in both forward and reverse with some effort (boat sat...
First time boat owner, bought a 1990 Maxum 21' BR. 5.0LX Mercruiser. Removed gear housing and changed water pump per the instructions in Service Manual #6. Shifter was put in forward gear as noted in manual. Now, after I have re-installed unit, put new gear oil in, I cannot get the shifter back...
