Duoprop hard to shift into gear

busadave

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hello everyone,
rookie with a question. I have an '03 Crownline with a 5.7 GL/B duoprop. We took the boat out this last weekend and cruised for 4 or 5 hours. The only problem I had was when trying to shift into either forward or reverse it is very hard. As soon as it goes in gear everything runs fine. The initial movement was what seemed to be the hardest. After the shifter started to move it continued into gear with no problems. I don't remember it being that difficult last season. If I push in the release and just move the throttle it moves very smooth. Any ideas on what to start checking would be appreciated.:confused:
 

scrit9mm

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Re: Duoprop hard to shift into gear

sounds like the same problem I am having. I received suggustions that I replace the cable.
 

Don S

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Re: Duoprop hard to shift into gear

Sounds like a bad shift cable to me.
 

busadave

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Re: Duoprop hard to shift into gear

Can I just unhook the drive end and see if the cable slides freely or is there a better way to determine if it is bad??
 
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