Shift interupt switch

[83 sleek]

After reading the sticky on the Mercruiser shift interupt switch I've got the basic understanding. I've got an 83 Sleekcraft w/Mercruiser 260 and outdrive. Only when I put into foward the lower cable allows switch to release and loose contact and motor dies. It doesn't when putting into reverse. I'm assuming that is the ground switch. I thought sticky said only is to perform when taking outta gear?

 

[Don S]

Re: Shift interupt switch

You need a new lower shift cable, part of the cable moves too hard.
The switch doesn't change wiring when shifting different directions.

 

[83 sleek]

Re: Shift interupt switch

Don't laugh but can switch be held in place to allow into forward gear and then ran or not good idea?

Thank you very much!!

 

[Don S]

Re: Shift interupt switch

The switch is NOT need nor used going into gear, ONLY for relieving pressure on the shift dogs so it will come out of gear.