Merc 110 lost reverse

[Wellwater]

I recently took my 110 merc tiller out too find that it doesnt shift into reverse. It worked fine last time out and I didnt hit anything or notice any shift problems . The linkage appears to move good and according too all the shifting shaft looks to be turning all the way over both ways correctly. I am sure I will need to open up the LU and take a peek. I am wondering if anyone has ran into this with a similar model and if there is a common weakness in those smaller old mercs. Any experiences with these small LU is welcome.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Merc 110 lost reverse

did you try turning the prop while trying to shift with the engine off.

 

[Wellwater]

Re: Merc 110 lost reverse

Yes I have truned it while its off and it seems nothing is catching in the LU while in reverse.Forward gear works well . I even ran it put it in reverse and it starts too turn ,but then you can stop the prop with nothing grabbing the gear it seems .I am hoping a pin or something got sheared hopefully not a broken reverse gear.