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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    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
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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    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...
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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    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...
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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    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 -...
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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    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...
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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    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...
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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    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
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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    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...
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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    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...
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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    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...
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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    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
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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    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)
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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    Thankyou for reply Part 2 I have movement again between the Helm control box?? (Holds the two cables shift and throttle cable) and the engine. Took the control box apart - took the shift cable off and pushed and pulled and the shift lever on the shift plate was moving.(moved easily) Now in the...
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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    The rubber is kind of electrical wires ?
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    Upper shift control cable Mercruiser 228

    Hello - Boat 1979 Carver Monterey - Mercruiser 228 - 305 Part 1 When I shift into gear with the upper helm lever ( engine not running) the shift lever on the shift plate does not move so I assume the upper shift cable is broken. I cannot find a mechanic so l have to replace the cable myself -...
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    Engine will not heat up

    Thks - I do have that one
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    Engine will not heat up

    To all - I just took apart the Thermostat housing and Thermostat and how do I say this - I may have screwed up. Last year I changed the thermostat -when I put it back together it leaked - so I added another gasket and the leak stopped. Taking a look at what I got now is I don't think there is a...
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    Engine stalls when put in gearMy boat is a 1979 27 ft Carver Monterey Mercruiser 228 305 4barrel - Alpha Drive The engine stalls when shifting gear

    Thanks - I now able to shift in an out of gear but only with a high idle and a bang - Sometimes the engine stalls. The engine will not heat up - tried with 2 - 140 temp thermostats -which were tested in boiling water. (confused) The carb is in need of a rebuilt. With the engine running in...
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