I have a 1992 OMC 5.0. When I go in reverse if goes in reverse just fine and then when I bring it back to neutral is still is slightly going in reverse. When I try to go forward it goes in reverse. I can manually put it into forward gear.
Sounds like the shift linkage needs adjusting.. and check your control box linkage to make sure it's not sloppy.<br /><br />If you are not getting full throw at the control box all kinds of wacky stuff will happen on you.