stalling putting in gear.

[yomamaho]

1998 mercruiser / alpha1. Replaced exhausts, starter, batteries and new impeller. started up, let it warm up a little and tried to put it in gear. It stalls every time. seems like the prop not catching right but not sure. never had this problem before. any ideas? thank you in advance.

 

[Bondo]

Re: stalling putting in gear.

and tried to put it in gear. It stalls every time. seems like the prop not catching right but not sure. never had this problem before. any ideas?

Ayuh,... My guess is, the lower shift cable needs replacin'....

 

[Bt Doctur]

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any chance you did this work because you overheated?

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

Re: stalling putting in gear.

1998 mercruiser / alpha1. Replaced exhausts, starter, batteries and new impeller. started up, let it warm up a little and tried to put it in gear. It stalls every time. seems like the prop not catching right but not sure. never had this problem before. any ideas? thank you in advance.

Did you check to see if you had forward, reverse and neutral after the impeller change?

 

[yomamaho]

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Yes, I overheated. Elbow top rusted off / fell off and clogged her up. Did what work I thought needed to be done and fired up. Running cool to the touch. Did I melt the lower shift cable?

 

[Don S]

Re: stalling putting in gear.

You probably melted the shift cable during the overheat and now it won't move right.

 

[yomamaho]

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Let me also add that I love this place, the knowledge to be had from you guys on this forum is awesome. Thanks again.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: stalling putting in gear.

run your hand down the shift cable near the exaust ,you will feel a flat spot where the cable passes near the tube

 

[yomamaho]

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Looks like I'm going to change a lower shift cable. Any special things to watch for while doing this?