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    Merc won't shift regardless of position of the control handle

    Recently acquired 1983 Mercury OB, 80 HP, S/N 6235449. Had to take apart the lower unit to reinstall the shift cam and replaced the tapered bearings and a few seals and o-rings while I was in there. When I reinstalled the lower unit with the control handle in fwd and the lower shift rod in...
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    Driveshaft won't move with lower unit removed

    1983 Mercury OB, 80 HP, S/N 6235449. I removed the lower unit and replaced the impeller. Before I reinstalled it I checked to see if it was in forward. When I put the shift shaft in forward gear. The prop will ratchet when turned clockwise but locks when turned ccw. It does the opposite when...
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