Tohatsu 9.9B2 - Gear Selection Issue

[ussdiy]

I have a 1992-1996 Tohatsu 9.9B2 and I received this motor in its current condition. I am not exactly sure how this was functioning before, as it seems the gear selector and cable weren't lined up and when trying to manually push the gear selector to R it is hitting some sort of screw above it. See the video for information. Any clues why it would be hitting this?

Picture below is with gear selector in N on remote control and at motor. I will be adjusting the cable - however, i cant bring it in any further as I don't have anymore threads. Will be pulling off the remote control side this weekend to see if I can retract the cable any further. Thanks.

 

[Sea Rider]

With motor OFF, back fully the throttle, set gear lever at neutral. Start the motor, let warm a bit, gear forward, neutral and reverse does it works OK at all 3 positions ? If so, nothing it's wrong, if with gearing issues seems that needs a slight cable adjustment to gear properly. No one should test gearing with motor OFF as can and will screw things up..

Happy Boating

 

[pvanv]

Is the cable properly locked into the small bracket (called a clutch cable clip) on the forward corner of the lower cowl? If that is not right, it won't fit.

 

[ussdiy]

Is the cable properly locked into the small bracket (called a clutch cable clip) on the forward corner of the lower cowl? If that is not right, it won't fit.

Yes, the cable is locked into that small bracket where the cable is grooved. Hoping I can adjust the other end to fix it.

 

[ussdiy]

Which way should that starter stopper be oriented when in N? Pointing end upward? or middle left?

 

[pvanv]

Seriously? The Starter lock will only allow the recoil to work when in N.