Mercury 850 (1974)/ Reverse problem

texas15

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Help! I've lost reverse. It worked, then it didn't work. It sounds like its going into gear. With an RPM increase you can hear a spinning sound. It will reverse at the minimum RPM, after about 10-15 seconds, but its hardly noticeable. <br /><br />I checked the prop and nothing is tangled in it. The prop spins easily in neutral, not at all in reverse, and one way in forward (with a clicking sound).<br /><br />The motor serial number is 3868376. Anybody have any ideas?
 

almost retired again

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Re: Mercury 850 (1974)/ Reverse problem

Hi Tex,<br />You might try adjusting the shift cable alittle more towards reverse.
 

texas15

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Re: Mercury 850 (1974)/ Reverse problem

Thanks Almost, but could you explain how this is done? First time attempt.
 
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