I have a 2000, 40 HP Mercury Force that lost reverse after shifting into reverse with high RPMs. I imagine something broke in the lower unit. Shifts into forward OK, chatters a bit in neutral. It is still in the water, and I'm wondering if running it in forward might destroy the gears. Any...
I am attempting to replace my waterpump impeller on my 1988 35 HP Mercury. (Motor is new to me) I have loosened the nuts on both sides & the one above the prop. There is no movement of the lower unit at all. The manual I have (SELOC) is not very clear about the shift rod - if there is a...
I have a new (to me) 1981 35 HP evinrude. Ran last season - won't start now. I am only getting spark on one plug, so I replaced the coils after checking them with an ohm meter (both were well below spec'd resistance). I still only get spark on one plug. I checked the resistance across the...
