Mercruiser 260 stuck in reverse

RickW2007

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I have a 1978 Chaparral with a GM 350 motor and mercruiser 260 outdrive, when on land it appears to shift fine just not with as much power in forward, when i launched the boat it sticks in reverse wont even shift back into neutral can anyone help?
 

jerryjerry05

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Re: Mercruiser 260 stuck in reverse

Sounds like a shift cable is needed.Jerry
 

Bondo

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Re: Mercruiser 260 stuck in reverse

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,....

I Agree,....

Probably the Lower Shift Cable.....
 

RickW2007

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Re: Mercruiser 260 stuck in reverse

ok so how much of a chore is it to replace this? and how is it done
 

RickW2007

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Re: Mercruiser 260 stuck in reverse

could it be my shift cut out switch????? or god forbid something in my lower unit? it sounds like it has more trouble going into foreward on land and reverse goes easy
 
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