85el77s Shift Linkage

[basbury]

I recently installed a waterpump kit into my motor and when I took it out to try it on the water it wouldn't go in reverse just sounded like it was trying to go in reverse but never would. My question is that the linkage at the top of the motor under the carb which way is the L shaped connector suppose to be facing?

Any help is greatly appreciated

 

[greggilo]

I recently installed a waterpump kit into my motor and when I took it out to try it on the water it wouldn't go in reverse just sounded like it was trying to go in reverse but never would. My question is that the linkage at the top of the motor under the carb which way is the L shaped connector suppose to be facing?

Any help is greatly appreciated

The rod bend should face the part it fastens to. I am assuming the shift cable pulls in reverse which pulls up on the rod. If so then the rod may need to be rotated counter-clockwise to lengthen. One way to check shift position is to disconnect the rod and push or pull with a screwdriver or pliers. See where it is positioned when pulled up. Then adjust rod and/or shift cable to mate with linkage.