50HP won't go into reverse in water only, out it works fine

[Malone111]

92 Yamaha 50 goes into reverse fine out of water, but will not it water unless you really really work it into gear.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 50HP won't go into reverse in water only, out it works fine

carefully inspect the shift shaft, pre 95 motors tended to corrode in two.