1992 4.3 I/B OMC stalls or chokes when put in reverse

[nekita]

I have a 1992 195 fourwinns sundowner,last year toward the end of summer It started to sputter/sometimes stall when put in reverse. I usually can get it to function by pumping the throttle. <br />In forward it works fine. I noticed yesterday that the boat will go into reverse without sputtering, if i just shift into reverse and do not give it any throttle. The Plugs have been changed and i sprayed carb cleaner in the carb. <br />I have know idea what the problem is, but do need <br />need reverse! please help

 

[NitroBoy543]

Re: 1992 4.3 I/B OMC stalls or chokes when put in reverse

are all of the gears in the gear box alright? dose it make any wierd grinding noises when it goes into reverse? thats all i can think of

 

[Frank Martin]

Re: 1992 4.3 I/B OMC stalls or chokes when put in reverse

check your shift cable adj. the one that goes down to the drive , if it is hanging up it will act like that. there is a electronic ign update kit that when installed with a new shift cable will greatly improve shifting and runing of these engines not to mention longevity of the drive itself the shift cable is not suposed to last more than a couple years it must be checked at least every two