1972 evinrude 25 hp jumps out of gear

[kenjudy1]

When my engine is cold it jumps out of forward gear, after holding in for a while it will stay in gear any Ideas?

 

[Namcali]

Re: 1972 evinrude 25 hp jumps out of gear

It sounds to me like something is loosing inside.<br /><br />Good luck,<br /><br />Nam

 

[Walker]

Re: 1972 evinrude 25 hp jumps out of gear

Is this a tiller or remote control motor??

 

[kenjudy1]

Re: 1972 evinrude 25 hp jumps out of gear

It is a remote and I have adjusted the linkage even to the extent of removing it and shifting manually

 

[OBJ]

Re: 1972 evinrude 25 hp jumps out of gear

kenjudy, check the gear lube for any sparklers in the oil or water infiltration. The problem sounds like the lobes on the clutch dog/forward gear may be going south.