force 125 not shifting

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1989 force 125 will not shift in to rev or neu it is staying in forward bench tested the lower unit and it shifts if i apply pressure on the linkage and pull up
 

steelespike

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Re: force 125 not shifting

Was this shifting before you worked on it?
Does the shift appear jammed or does it move and do nothing?
The only thing I see is the shift rod may not be properly ingaged in the pivot coupling.
Only instructions in my manual says to turn shift rod counterclockwise until disengaged from pivot coupling.I assume you need to assemble in a reverse procedure.
Of course there is the shift yoke and shift shaft that appear rather delicate in the drawings.
I sure someone will be along with more help.
 
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Re: force 125 not shifting

I bought the boat in this condition cheap and am just trying to get it on the water so i dont know what was done there was a comunication problem .)
 
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