No reverse on 9.9 Nissan 4 stroke

[fritzm]

The 9.9 Nissan 4 stroke has a front shift selector rather than a side selector as with older small outboard engines. The shift lever is attached to a horizontal rod with a slight bend which when moved horizontally shifts the enigne thru its gears. if too much pressure is exerted, the rod becomes bent so that there is not length to shift into reverse. So, I take out the rod, reshape it and reinstall until the next time. This is not hard to do, but it is bothersome. Can anyone give me a more permanent solution? Thanks. Muley

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: No reverse on 9.9 Nissan 4 stroke

Nissan 9.9 4-strokes were only available with a side shift handle. Do you have a 2006 9.8 4-stroke?

edit--I hate it when I goof. That is a front shift model.

 

[fritzm]

Re: No reverse on 9.9 Nissan 4 stroke

Nissan 9.9 4-strokes were only available with a side shift handle. Do you have a 2006 9.8 4-stroke?

No. It is a 9.9 that I bought thru Cabellas about three years ago. I believe it was made by Tohatsu. I know they made a model 9.9A and 9.9B in four stroke. Weighs about 125 pounds. It does have the front shifter as I mentioned earlier. Any suggestions about my problem would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: No reverse on 9.9 Nissan 4 stroke

Okay, you need to replace the rod. The metal has fatigued and will keep bending.