120HP Force Outboard stuck in Forward

[CptChris]

Hi all

I have a 120hp outboard force engine stuck in forward gear. The lower unit was just recently rebuilt after replacement of a worn clutch dog. The boat now starts and runs only in forward. We have ( we think properly) adjusted the shift linkage assembly, and have determined the neutral lock out is working correctly. Does anybody think its possible that something might have slipped out of place in the lower unit such as the yoke or clutch dog, or something along those lines? Any help would be appreciated!

 

[joshzimm]

Re: 120HP Force Outboard stuck in Forward

what year engine ?

 

[kevinmack17]

Re: 120HP Force Outboard stuck in Forward

I have the same problem. I just bought a 19' Maxum with a force 120 on it and the water pump was bad. I installed the new one and everything worked fine..... Except the motor was stuck in gear. If your linkage is hooked up correctly then thats not your problem. The problem is the "shift shaft" (lower unit straight shaft) is not screwed in to the coupling that enables it to switch gears.

I started my boat without putting the cotter key back in place, it screwed itself out and now i cant get it back in.... I've taken my water pump back off and looked into the gear assembly but cant locate anywhere to screw the shift shaft back into. If you have any luck please let me know.


P.s. the year don't matter because forces dont use splines....just shift shafts.