1978 Evinrude 115 RC stuck in forward

[uscdynasty]

My shifter is stuck in forward, wont go into neutral and therefore unable to start motor, unable to shift into neutral or reverse, it goes to the neutral setting but I dont hear the click and the key wont work, what gives? thanks in advance. The motor was running and shifting fine, when I was going to pull the boat onto the trailer the shifter kinda got stuck and I forced it, now its stuck.

 

[floatinggenius]

Re: 1978 Evinrude 115 RC stuck in forward

Just a thought for you. Evinrude documentation and sources are plentiful on the internet. Try this site. You can find literature about each part.

http://www.pdfgeni.com/book/Evinrude-115-pdf.html

If you can't find it there, I have a question for you. Does your throttle have a lever for the gearing below the throttle handle? If so, then I you probably need to fix the lever.

If not, I believe its a cable issue. Those things go back and forth so many times in a lifetime, they may come loose or tighten till they tweak and break.

Evenrude also has a site dedicated to its past. Google Evenrude literature.

My Blog:
http://thirdcoastyachtsales.blogspot.com/

 

[Joe-jo]

Re: 1978 Evinrude 115 RC stuck in forward

Welcome to iboats! But I agree it sounds like its in your cable or shifter itself.

 

[uscdynasty]

Re: 1978 Evinrude 115 RC stuck in forward

thanks guys, no it doesnt have the gearing underneath, I'm taking it apart to see whats up I apreciate the help.

 

[wilde1j]

Re: 1978 Evinrude 115 RC stuck in forward

Disconnect shift cable at motor and try to shift (while spinning prop) manually. If you can, the problem is with the cable and/or the control unit.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: 1978 Evinrude 115 RC stuck in forward

Agree with the above post ^^^^^