Hi all, I have a 89' 50hp Force outboard that I had rebuilt last year. It runs great and starts up everytime, till yesterday. Pushed away from the dock and it would not go into gear, forward or back, stuck in neutral. The linkage is working fine on the side of the engine but the shifting rod does not move up or down. Took the screw out that connects the rod that comes down from the engine to the shifting rod that comes up fron the lower unit. The lower rod would not move indicating to me the trouble is in the transmission. The prop turns freely and I figure I will tear into it this weekend. Any ideas what I should look for? I have a manual and I figure I can't learn anything if I don't get my hands dirty. Could take it to the shop but I love tinkering. Thanks.
