1987 3.0 Merc Gear problem

Kovacic

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Is it possible for a cutoff switch to cause an outdrive to stay in neutral? I wanted to check before replacing lower shift cable.
 

Bondo

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Re: 1987 3.0 Merc Gear problem

If you disconnect the Lower Shift Cable from the Switch/Cable Plate,......<br />And, Move it By Hand,...... You Should be able to Tell if it's Bad............<br /><br />Have Somebody turning the prop by hand,.. As You Push,+ Pull on the inner cable end.........<br />Does it Shift ???<br /><br />Of Course,........ If You're Even Asking,....... It Probably Needs It............. ;)
 

Don S

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Re: 1987 3.0 Merc Gear problem

No, they only control the ignition. Not the actual shifting.
 
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