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    Replaced Bellows now gears won't engage fully?

    Thanks for your fast response. I was thinking about pushing the bellow back and cutting the shift sleeve off then feeding a wire through the remaining piece, yanking it out from both ends and installing the new. It really bugs me to have to buy a tool for a one time use but what else could be...
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    Replaced Bellows now gears won't engage fully?

    Saturday I hit 3 local marine stores and bought the gear cable and gasket kits. Not one of them had the special long socket to remove the shift cable from the bell housing. I found that on Ebay and it arrived yesterday. Today I got to work and I cannot get the old cable casing out. The gear...
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    Replaced Bellows now gears won't engage fully?

    Well I have to get a new gasket so why not pick up a new cable while I'm at the boat store too? Hopefully I can get it in without destroying the new boot I just put on. Thank you Bondo and everyone else that chimed in. I will let you know how I make out.
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    Replaced Bellows now gears won't engage fully?

    I took the out drive off again and moved the shift lever by hand and I think the gears are engaging. The little roller on the bell crank was where it should be, sitting in the slot on the shift cable. I went through the shifting at the helm and checked each position of the seat that meshes...
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    Replaced Bellows now gears won't engage fully?

    I just did that and pushed the upper all the way and tried spinning the prop and then pulled it all the way and the prop did the same thing, the gears are not meshing. It has to be something in the outdrive end since I did all I could on the motor side. I'm going to have to pull that outdrive...
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    Replaced Bellows now gears won't engage fully?

    The problem is it's not locking which I'm thinking indicates that the lever is not being thrown far enough to lock it in? The shift cable despite it's age looked great. I have tried all sorts of adjustments on the barrel nut at the motor end. Would it make sense to remove the out drive again...
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    Replaced Bellows now gears won't engage fully?

    Okay. Now I understand what you are asking. There is a long square piece that looks like white metal that the end of the shift cable goes through and there is a little wheel that fits in the slot. It doesn't look like much to actuate the gears but it works. When I had to pull the outdrive...
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    Replaced Bellows now gears won't engage fully?

    If I put the gear shift in forward shouldn't the gears be engaged to the point that I cannot easily turn the prop forward? I can turn it and I hear a clunk, clunk like they are not engaged. Shouldn't they be locked because in the water with this condition it seems that it would be slipping in...
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    Replaced Bellows now gears won't engage fully?

    Thanks for replying. I did not split the lower from the top. The first time I put the outdrive on the slot and bell crank did not connect so I had to pull it partially back off and get them inline. They are nicely married together now. I have been trying different adjustments on the engine...
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    Replaced Bellows now gears won't engage fully?

    I finally wrapped up replacing the bellows on my 1998 3.0 Mercruiser alpha1 gen 2 out drive. Replacing the shift cable bellows required me to pull out the cable. That went back together easily but now when I shift into forward and turn the prop by hand it is skipping and a clinking can be...
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    Tohatsu engines? I have never heard of them...

    I'm looking at a boat to possibly buy and it has been repowered with a 2018 200 hp Tohatsu outboard. I have to admit I have never heard of this brand so I looked them up and it seems they have been making small outboards for decades and recently got into the bigger HP ones. Does anyone have...
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    Are tandm trailes easier to maneuver than a single axle?

    I'm looking to upgrade my boat and the style I want comes with a tandem trailer. I have only owned single axle ones. Question is are the tandem easier to maneuver? A guy up the street has a huge CC with a tandem and I have seen him whip it around in the cul de sac at the end of our road. I...
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    Comparing Wellcraft to Sea Swirl, opinons?

    Hello all. The search continues for a new boat and it is getting to be the season to buy and more and more are hitting the market everyday. I have always liked the cuddy cabin style for its function and form. I have been doing lots of research and the Wellcraft 240 coastal is right at the top...
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    What do you guys think of the Wellcraft 24 walkaround?

    My wife is really excited about getting a boat now and I should probably strike while the iron is hot! The door has been shut on getting that cheap Proline project because in the end it will cost just as much to bring it back as a boat that is already in better condition and ready to go. I...
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    Should I buy this boat? a 97 proline cuddy.

    I have owned freshwater type power boats for near 30 years now. I have owned a 98 Stingray 19 RS I/O bowrider for 16 years now and it has been a great boat for the lake and occasional venture into the bay. This past Winter a racoon got into it and wrecked the interior and I'm considering...
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    Best Source for Wobble Rollers and questions

    I have a 1998 % Starr trailer for my 98 20' stingray. Here it is July 13 and the boat still has not hit the water due to lousy rainy weather and carb problems. Now I noticed some of my trailer wheels are cracked and sagging under the weight of the boat. I went to the local West Marine and...
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    End of Summer lament

    Well the calender tells me it is the end of Summer. The low temperatures and dismal weather here on Cape Cod tells me that I might as well winterize the boat and I might even wake up to a dusting of snow tomorrow. Ok its not that bad yet but wow what a quick Summer. Looking back I did have...
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    Patience Grasshopper

    This isn't a stupid boat ramp story but it sure could have been if not for a littel patience. The other day I got to the local ramp and a truck seemed to be taking their time retrieving their boat. I got mine ready. They were still taking their time. Patience, but I stood at the back of my...
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    Cleaning carpet, seats plus....

    Hello I'm not sure if this is in the right section but here goes. OK now I'm getting frustrated. Have you ever spent $10 on the latest cleaning solution and it doesn't do a thing? Attwood Mildew stain remover and yes I followed the directions. My 1998 Stingray looks like a mess and it...
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    wrecked prop. murphy at it again

    Hello I had some friends out last night cruising and wakeboarding and I was asked the typical boat ownership questions, how much, maintenance etc... I answered not bad this year a couple hundred bucks.... and wouldn't you know it Murphy was listening and wouldn't you know it somewhere coming...
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