1965 Evinrude will not shift forward

[jbeck]

I have a 1965 Evinrude 18HP Fastwin electric start motor. The serial number is 18402D-F06132. When shifting into forward gear it will pop out into neutral. I adjusted the linkage but that did not help. Any ideas as to what the problem may be? Your help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1965 Evinrude will not shift forward

Pretty sure you have a bad shift dog or clutch dog as some call it.<br /> That is the part that slides between the forward and reverse gear to engage them.<br /> Both the clutch and gear could be worn.<br /> It is a fairly straight forward repair with a <br />manual.

 

[DJ]

Re: 1965 Evinrude will not shift forward

Steelspike nailed it. Bad clutch dog.<br /><br />You'll have to go into the lower unit to replace it.<br /><br />If you want to do it yourself, hail Joe Reeves on this board. He may have one or can advise you if this model year clutch dog can be turned around.

 

[papasage]

Re: 1965 Evinrude will not shift forward

go down to the reply i put in on the 1961 lark 111<br /> you will find my answer to yo the probility of the cause of your motor .email me if you need any moe info.

 

[papasage]

Re: 1965 Evinrude will not shift forward

not nesary the clutch dog baleve me had the same problem . not the clutch dog . not saying it isant but could not be . if it is or gears they can be re cut by a machine shop . have seen that don. mine had a loos shiftrod under the powerhead