1970 Larson boat with a 120 hp chrysler OB

[cwd60tx]

Can anyone tell me how to adjust the shifter on it? it did go in reverse ,neutral and forward ,but now it wont shift at all ...the handle feels like its kinda stuck...it has sit for years and maybe needs cleaned and lubed Thanks Chuck

 

[kenworth747]

Re: 1970 Larson boat with a 120 hp chrysler OB

Imay be wrong on this but there should be a hand screw thing under the shifter or some where on it to release presure maybe that got gumed up.
Good luck i hope that I was rite and its that easy.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: 1970 Larson boat with a 120 hp chrysler OB

Is it running while you do this?It needs to be.Any more info?J

 

[cwd60tx]

Re: 1970 Larson boat with a 120 hp chrysler OB

it wont start now be cause of the shifter so jammed up.my friend tried to shift it while it wasnt running and now it wont start.. is there anyway to un jam it? thanks

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: 1970 Larson boat with a 120 hp chrysler OB

Un-hook the connectors at the motor and try that.J

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: 1970 Larson boat with a 120 hp chrysler OB

Disconnect the top link to the distributor and see if the distributor body moves freely. Because of the design of the interlock and linkage, if the distributor is stuck, stiff, or if the belt is too tight, the engine will either not shift into gear easily, not shift out of gear easily, or remain stuck in gear.

If the dist is stiff, remove the top pulley, remove the top circlip, and pull the body down and out of the mount. clean the body and mount, re-grease lightly, and reassemble. Then, pump some grease into the zerk on the side.

Do this with the engine at TDC so you will know where to set the pulley when you reassemble. (look at the top--It has an indicator line.)