150 ocean pro reverse problem

[crazy charlie]

Getting ready to haul my Mako this weekend and when I put it in reverse the other day it did not go smoothly.It was similar to an outdrive when shifting too slow.It finally engaged but I had to throw it in reverse pretty hard.Fwd was as smoothe as silk but reverse is now a problem.I have had outdrives that when low on gear lube shifted in reverse erratically and it is very similar to that.This will be the first thing I check.Any other suggestions??? Charlie

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 150 ocean pro reverse problem

Disconnect the cable and shift by hand. If its OK, we can assume the cable has stretched.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: 150 ocean pro reverse problem

I will give it a try at the end of the week.Thanks for the reply.Anything I should be careful of when disconnecting???? I am great at taking apart and not being able to put back together.Charlie

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 150 ocean pro reverse problem

Those cables can be a bit tricky to get to. Those spring clips can be a pain. I'd just take the cover off the lower pan and unbolt the U shaped clip. Then shift it by hand. If you do change the cables, removing the pan as you remove the cables makes things a lot easier.