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Always went into reverse but made little gringing noises when first engaged now wont go in reverse at all. when using throttle/shift handle forward works fine but motor shuts off when trying to put in reverse just as if key was turned off. disconected black shift cable and tried shifting...
Just bought a Sylvan 17 ft dect boat (1978) w Mercruiser 470 I/O took it out for first time and constantly have to correct steering side to side wont go straight. I know my way aroyund cars and mechanical stuff but boats are new to me Iv no clue where to start appreciat any help, thanks, jim.
