1989 force 125 problems going into gear

[tmcampbell]

the engine runs great however when i go to put it into gear it hangs. After some troubleshooting i have discovered the root of this problem but have questions about the solution. attached to the arm that advances the timing there is a fitting (for lack of a better word) its got a 90 degree bend and meets up with the linkage towards the lower unit, these two meet up and there is the resistance, i can take pics if it will help...i can manually put it in forward gear but cannot with the cables hooked up....any ideas?

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: 1989 force 125 problems going into gear

There are 2 nuts that you will have to move. They are mounted at the top of the shifter shaft.<br /><br />They connect the shifter shaft to the part you mention. <br /><br />After doing that you will likely have to remove the gearcase and reset the shifter down there.<br /><br />TMD