1988 85 hp shifting prob

mauiboy

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hey guys
my 1988 85 force has an issue with shifting that i noticed this past weeked.
I put the boat in the water put it in reverse and pulled out of the docks that was fine went down river fished all day came bak to the docks and when i tried to put it in reverise it would graine put it in forward put it back still grained .
tokk it home shift it in reverise with no prob. took it out the next day same thing cant fig it out. need your guys input
OH yea only in reverse it would graind
 
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jerryjerry05

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Re: 1988 85 hp shifting prob

Possible not shiftng all the way into gear.Unhook the connectors at the motor.Go for a ride and shift it by hand.Possible the shift rod is hanging up.Spray WD-40 on it and maybe loosen it.
 

mauiboy

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Re: 1988 85 hp shifting prob

Thanks Jerry
Ill do that this weekend
 
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