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    Mercruiser Pre-Alpha (EZ Shift or MC1) shifting issue

    Hi, yes, I think the issue is that even with the lower unit off the and shift cable disconnected in the engine compartment, it don't shift. My understanding from the manual is that when I shift by hand in the engine compartment the little cylinder spline in the upper unit should rotate. It...
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    Mercruiser Pre-Alpha (EZ Shift or MC1) shifting issue

    Hello, I have an old GM inline 6 160hp engine and a prealpha mercruiser outdrive (it's either an EZ shift or a MC-1, I forget exactly). But it's having a shifting issue that I can't quite pin down. My shifting setup is pretty standard—I have a single lever throttle/shifter up front, and just...
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