Shift and throttle Linkage - complete adjustment procedure

[basstracker2000]

Hi!

Instead of asking question here and there or discuss my problem.
I'd like to completely learn how to properly adjust my shift and throttle linkage. So I will start from the beginning. Dissassemble if necessary and reassemble. This way I can learn it by heart. Or learn the purpose of each part as I move on.

I think the first step is to find a diagram for my 40 HP FORCE MERCURY 1999 model that will help me describe things using the right terminologies.

Found below link but only shows the throttle side. Where is the Shift Lever in this diagram?

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Merc2/Force/40 H.P. (1999)/0E345000 THRU 0E369299/parts.html

Also I attached some pictures of my shift and throttle linkage.

 

[Justinde]

Re: Shift and throttle Linkage - complete adjustment procedure

I got excited.... Thought it may have been a new sticky! I need to do the same to my Force 125.......

 

[basstracker2000]

Re: Shift and throttle Linkage - complete adjustment procedure

Yes Justinde, I think once and for all we should have this documented clearly with pictures.
I'm not sure though how much picture we can post in this website.

So I hope someone will post
1. Good diagram.
2. Disassemble procedure
3. Re-Assemble procedure

If one of the above is available in other website, please copy paste here and we can ask others to improve it.

Then I can start and share the progress with pictures.

 

[basstracker2000]

Re: Shift and throttle Linkage - complete adjustment procedure

I found below instruction but I think there?s more to it and I think this is a disconnect and reconnection procedure. Could someone please help me improve the instruction and correct any wrong part name. I?m also concern about the author of below procedure because he started with ?Here is the quick and dirty way to adjust the shift linkage.?

I also add some of my questions.

- Disconnect the shift cable inside the cowl. How? Should I also disconnect throttle cable? And How?

- Move the shift rod that the cable was connected to towards the rear of the engine while spinning the propeller. I don't remember which direction is which but it is not important.
The important thing is to make sure you rotate the prop as you are pushing on the lever to ensure full engagement of the gear. Can someone please clarify this?

- Go down to the shift rod at the front of the lower leg. With a felt tip pen, make a mark on the rod where it meets the lower housing. It seems this instruction only knows the word shift rod.
Pls improve this?

- Move the shift rod in the opposite direction, again while turning the prop.

- Go back down to the shift rod and make another mark at the same junction of rod and lower.

- Position the shift rod so that it is halfway between the two marks at the junction of the lower leg. Rotate the prop in both directions to insure it is in neutral. If it is, make a third mark while the rod is in this position.

This center mark is now your neutral mark. Leave it be and ensure the power/shift lever is in the neutral position at the helm. Next, adjust the cable until in just fits onto its ball. Tighten the lock nut and you are done. What/where is the helm?

Please Please help me.
I know someone in this forum can make this better, more clearer than what you can see in a service manual.
This weekend is all rain at NC so it will be a good time for me to adjust my shift and throttle. Please provide me a thorough instructions and what to be careful with while following performing the procedure.

 

[foodfisher]

Re: Shift and throttle Linkage - complete adjustment procedure

Why haven't you tried the search function? Your ?'s have been answered numerous times in this forum.

 

[SweeperForce]

Re: Shift and throttle Linkage - complete adjustment procedure

These guys might be into something. If we ask nicely maybe a Moderator could take all the old post and combine them into a sticky.

Tom