Looking to see if this is the right operation for my setup. This is my first boat, engine runs great.
Prior to taking the video I was having issues with the engine stalling when I would go from FWD/REV to Neutral, and if I went from Neutral to Reverse. I adjusted the barrel on the lower shift cable to 6" (it needed moved about 15 turns!) and then adjusted the upper cable to fit the brackets following the service manual. I checked the prop at the 10/N/2 position and it locks as it should at 10/2 and is free with no clanking in Neutral. With it properly adjusted I can shift to Reverse but once I begin to give it any throttle the kill switch activates, nearly for FWD as well.
The upper cable has 3.300" of travel from Full FWD to Full REV. The spec is 2.875-3.125" so I am hoping this is the issue. My lower cable has .400" or so of free play but takes a bit of effort to move it in and out of gear. All bellows were replaced this season by previous owner (possibly shop), but I did notice the clamp on the cable near the out drive isn't clamped properly. Also not sure if it has too much of a bend or if the cable itself was replaced.
I had to adjust the lower bracket stud to the top most position to get it to not clack around when spinning the prop in neutral.
Can anyone provide thoughts as to the next best course of action? I find it incredibly difficult to perform docking maneuvers without the ability to reverse, other than having to start it 3 times to do so anyway :mad-new:.
Short backstory; I got the boat for $1800 with the owner stating it had no quirks or issues other than the spot in the floor between driver and passenger seat needing fixed. Unfortunately when I returned home with it I checked over the fluids and found 2 engine mounting bolts loose. I tightened them up and saw a crack in the fiberglass for the port side, FWD vertical engine mount support. I peeled it back to find wood pulp. Luckily both SBD and the Stern Vertical supports still feel solid. I didn't know a lot going into the purchase but I sure know a lot more now. It will be a winter project for sure with my primary focus surrounding the engine mount replacement :facepalm:.
Anyhow thanks for reading and any help/tips provided.
Prior to taking the video I was having issues with the engine stalling when I would go from FWD/REV to Neutral, and if I went from Neutral to Reverse. I adjusted the barrel on the lower shift cable to 6" (it needed moved about 15 turns!) and then adjusted the upper cable to fit the brackets following the service manual. I checked the prop at the 10/N/2 position and it locks as it should at 10/2 and is free with no clanking in Neutral. With it properly adjusted I can shift to Reverse but once I begin to give it any throttle the kill switch activates, nearly for FWD as well.
The upper cable has 3.300" of travel from Full FWD to Full REV. The spec is 2.875-3.125" so I am hoping this is the issue. My lower cable has .400" or so of free play but takes a bit of effort to move it in and out of gear. All bellows were replaced this season by previous owner (possibly shop), but I did notice the clamp on the cable near the out drive isn't clamped properly. Also not sure if it has too much of a bend or if the cable itself was replaced.
I had to adjust the lower bracket stud to the top most position to get it to not clack around when spinning the prop in neutral.
Can anyone provide thoughts as to the next best course of action? I find it incredibly difficult to perform docking maneuvers without the ability to reverse, other than having to start it 3 times to do so anyway :mad-new:.
Short backstory; I got the boat for $1800 with the owner stating it had no quirks or issues other than the spot in the floor between driver and passenger seat needing fixed. Unfortunately when I returned home with it I checked over the fluids and found 2 engine mounting bolts loose. I tightened them up and saw a crack in the fiberglass for the port side, FWD vertical engine mount support. I peeled it back to find wood pulp. Luckily both SBD and the Stern Vertical supports still feel solid. I didn't know a lot going into the purchase but I sure know a lot more now. It will be a winter project for sure with my primary focus surrounding the engine mount replacement :facepalm:.
Anyhow thanks for reading and any help/tips provided.
