tompowers85
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Nov 28, 2004
- Messages
- 125
I just picked up another merc 8500 that was rebuilt by a mechanic so it runs great, but when the motor is in the water or test tank it will not go into reverse. When the motor is on the muffs it will go into reverse ok, but it grindes a little when going back into neutral. When I try to put it in reverse while in the water it just grindes. I have another 1975 merc 8500, but the skeg has a crack in it. I was wondering how easy it is to just replace the gear. I know the other one goes into reverse really well. 