Yamaha 55hp EL (Mariner) difficult to get out of drive

Arsytee

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Hi

I have a 1982 Mariner (Yamaha) 55 EL outboard. On the water today I was struggling to get it out of drive and back in to neutral. Reverse to neutral seems OK but trying to taking it out of drive is a real struggle and feels like I am going to break something if I keep forcing it. When the engine is not running its not a problem. It doesn't feel all that smooth but its not difficult.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks
 
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