1990 E70TLESB Evinrude - Won't go into gear

[amxfc3s]

I replaced the interior panels in my boat, and now can't get my shift lever to move. It was working fine before I reassembled the shift mechanism. I am wondering if I removed the lever with it not in neutral, and put it back into neutral? Or vice versa. I can spin the prop by hand so I am assuming it is in neutral? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[boobie]

Disconnect the shift and throttle cables from the motor, try shifting it and see what happens.

 

[amxfc3s]

When I disconnect both cables from the motor, it still will not shift.

 

[amxfc3s]

This is the remote control I am using: http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMC-Sterndr..._Accessories_Gear&hash=item54142b1fdc&vxp=mtr

 

[boobie]

Go to shop.evinrude.com , look up the parts break down of your control and see if something is out of place or broken.

 

[amxfc3s]

I have never opened it up, just removed the lever to remove the interior panel. I am hesitant to open it up but will try it as a last resort I guess.

 

[boobie]

If that's all you did then try the lever in a different position.

 

[amxfc3s]

If that's all you did then try the lever in a different position.

can you elaborate on this? i think it only goes on one way?

 

[boobie]

I still say look at a parts break down as I haven't got the box in front of me. Wish I did.