1969 100 hp merc going into reverse prob

bockyx2

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I replaced the water pump and I think the shift shaft might of moved anyway I think I put the shift shaft into neutral and the control into neutral also. When I fire up the engine I put engine into forward fine goes back into neutral fine but when I go to put it in reverse the rpms just rev up however if I take a screwdriver and push the rod for the gears all the way to the back with about 1/2 inch from the end it will go into reverse. I am wondering if this is a control adj problem or a shift shaft problem any help on this would be wonderful thx
 

jebeebe

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Re: 1969 100 hp merc going into reverse prob

sounds like youre off one spline on the shift rod.................Jerry
 
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