Yamaha stuck in gear

[geo7]

I have a 2001 electric start manual shift 15hp.4 cycle. When putting motor into forward the boat moved forward for a short distance then stalled. I cannot shift to netrual. I lifted motor and can turn motor over with the prop. so motor is not seized. Any suggestions as to a fix??

 

[whitestar]

Re: Yamaha stuck in gear

Just happened to me yesterday on my 1991 115. Stuck in reverse. Shift lever assembly works (back & forth) fine but prop still stuck in gear. I suspect due to age of motor, my shift shaft must have rotted away.
I'm also waiting for some responses here. Good luck...I had a $410 towing bill.

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: Yamaha stuck in gear

remove the shifter cable and see if it will go into all gears

 

[audiodoode]

Re: Yamaha stuck in gear

It's a long shot, but take a look inside the cowling where the shift rod comes up from the lower unit & check that a bolt or other cosmik debris isn't preventing your shift rod from moving either way.
It happened to me a while back when a bolt vibrated loose in my Zuki.

 

[jl_photo]

Re: Yamaha stuck in gear

Just happened to me yesterday on my 1991 115. Stuck in reverse. Shift lever assembly works (back & forth) fine but prop still stuck in gear. I suspect due to age of motor, my shift shaft must have rotted away.
I'm also waiting for some responses here. Good luck...I had a $410 towing
bill.

Here in Texas we tow our fellow boaters for free, at least to the nearest ramp.


( unless they are really drunk or stupid )

I might start charging to tow jet-ski-toes.




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