1971 merc 500 50 hp shifting problem

absosecur

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Feb 21, 2010
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Please help. I replaced the impeller last summer and did not run my boat but am finding out now that all seems good except when I shift into reverse it goes into gear but as I increase throttle it grinds like reverse is not fully engaged. I have adjusted the linkage and that doesn't help the problem. Could I have gotten something wrong when replacing lower unit.
 

Bosunsmate

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Re: 1971 merc 500 50 hp shifting problem

If you have knocked the lower gear shaft it may of turned and be a few splines out from where it should be.
 
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