1984 mercury 650 ser# 1804856 or I804856. Had a problem with not fully going into reverse. Lubed shift cable and linkage. With engine off ran gear/throttle a couple times started motor and put in forward then neutral then reverse to test but stays in forward even after shifting. Cables and...
Pulled lower assembly off to change water pump impeller. Found gear oil pooled at gear selector shaft. I believe it to be bad seal due to working of cars as a mechanic but not sure with boat drive system. Also noticed gear oil in exhaust section of prop. Thank you for any imput and your time...
