1985 3.0L, 140 hp Mercruiser

[bird12]

Put in water for first time - runs beautifully - BUT:

Can't go forward or reverse. Revs when put into forward or reverse, but no movement. Does not appear to be broken shift cable. Any suggestions??

Thanks for ANY help

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1985 3.0L, 140 hp Mercruiser

Put in water for first time - runs beautifully - BUT:

Can't go forward or reverse. Revs when put into forward or reverse, but no movement. Does not appear to be broken shift cable. Any suggestions??

Thanks for ANY help

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,... Pull the drive, 'n Look to see what ain't workin'...

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: 1985 3.0L, 140 hp Mercruiser

Is this a new purchase with water test or no water test?
Did it ever operate correctly?
How did you determine its not a shift cable?
Need a bit more information to give you an accurate answer.