NIssan NS25C3 Shifting into gear

[BassNBob]

I cannot shift into forward or reverse. Is there a linkage problem or something in the lower unit?

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: NIssan NS25C3 Shifting into gear

Anything from linkage, mechanical failure or failure to have the engine running while shifting, can cause a shift issue. You have to determine what system is at fault and then determine what part(s) of that system has failed.

 

[BassNBob]

Re: NIssan NS25C3 Shifting into gear

Where do I begin and what am I looking for?

 

[pvanv]

Re: NIssan NS25C3 Shifting into gear

I would start with a Parts Catalog, available from http://www.internetoutboards.com/PartsCatalogMenu.htm. That will show the geometry of the shift linkage, which will tell you a lot. Also, as TG mentioned, the engine should be running, or at least cycled by hand to allow the clutch dog to shift into gear.

I have had 2 different "it won't shift into gear" motors come in recently. Neither of them had any gear issues. One had overheated so badly that the plastic shift handle had melted around the shift detent. The other had a broken lower motor mount, which allowed the motor to come forward against the transom, jamming the shift linkage.

Right now you have a symptom, but need more information to diagnose and repair the issue. So get the parts book and review how it is all supposed to work. Then we can help you diagnose the problem.

 

[BassNBob]

Re: NIssan NS25C3 Shifting into gear

Thanks for the location of the Parts Catalog. Now I hope I can resolve the problem.