New problem - won't go into gear?

[hardtailcfl]

So finally today was able to start the motor (see long no spark thread by me )...

Got the control box all back together according to the service manual. The motor starts and idles like a champ but will not engage into gear. When I put the control in forward or reverse literally nothing happens. The motor just sits there and idles. All cables look good and are connected how they should be.

I had the lower unit off to go through it and am thinking I didn't put it back on correctly? The propshaft is also spinning while idling. Not just a little either.

Any suggestions on where to look? Thanks!

Oh it's a '61 Kiekhaefer 800 FGS

 

[hardtailcfl]

Re: New problem - won't go into gear?

Hmmm....should there be a cable or spring connected to the bottom of the carb? The butterflies do not move whatsoever when I move the throttle lever.