Merc 305 '99 with an Alpha 1 drive

[mestey2004]

Hi, <br /><br />Came back to the dock today, shifted into reverse and there was a short grinding noise and didnt get reverse. This didnt bother me since I just figured that I needed to adjust the cable. Then I went and started the boat to put it on the trailer and I didnt have the forward gear either. THis has never happened. I checked the shifter to see if anything was amiss and everything was moving properly, just wasnt shifting.<br /><br />I know it could be the cable, I've fixed this before (I dont think it is this since I replaced it at the beginning of the season). I also know it could be the clutch dog, which I haven't fixed before.<br /><br />Is there something else it could be? How hard is the clutch dog to fix?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Mike

 

[Don S]

Re: Merc 305 '99 with an Alpha 1 drive

If the clutch dog is bad, it normally takes the gears with it. Then it's considered a rebuild.<br />Before you go to all that, disconnect the drive shift cable at the engine. With the engine running, see if it will manually shift by pulling and pushing the cable.

 

[mestey2004]

Re: Merc 305 '99 with an Alpha 1 drive

crap... thanks, I'll give it a shot.

 

[Blk-n-Blu]

Re: Merc 305 '99 with an Alpha 1 drive

mike, Look in the FAQ section for an article on this subject.