Mercruiser 260 stalls in reverse

deep6

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Hi,<br />I have a 1985 Mercruiser 260 (v-8) in a Mark Twain 25 foot Cabin Cruiser. We just took it out for a run and the engine started fine but would stall as soon as we put it in reverse to back out of the launch. I tried it in forward gear and it was fine. I turned the prop by hand in forward and reverse gears and noticed that in reverse it would turn but every 1/4 turn there was some resisitance (in forward gear in spun freely with no resistance). Any suggestions? This is a newly purchased boat. Thanks!!!
 

denniz

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Re: Mercruiser 260 stalls in reverse

replace lower shift cable
 

deep6

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Re: Mercruiser 260 stalls in reverse

the cable that runs from the throttle?
 

johnkc

Petty Officer 1st Class
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Re: Mercruiser 260 stalls in reverse

the cable from the engine to the drive
 
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