No reverse on 115hp Merc. 1977 OB

[bfred1]

I have no reverse on this unit. It will go into reverse with the flusher on when running, and it will lock up when turned by hand (engine off). It will not go into reverse when on the water. I have not tried engaging it with the cables disconnected as the boat ramps are flooded. I recently changed the oil. Please help.

 

[Jimmer]

Re: No reverse on 115hp Merc. 1977 OB

can we talk about your motor by way of E-mail?----if so Email me at remo642@cs.com

 

[pinkmouse]

Re: No reverse on 115hp Merc. 1977 OB

i assume that forward is o.k. do you mean that it won't shift into reverse because the cables won't or does it shift and the boat just sits there and rev's up

 

[ODDD1]

Re: No reverse on 115hp Merc. 1977 OB

Fred. the reverse gear clutch dogs are probably rounded off...if these motors are used with a poor reverse gear engagement it will happen...they will feel fine like you say, until you put a load on the prop an then the clutches bounce off each other instead of engaging..