9.8 wont shift into forward

boatdude100

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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1982 vintage, grinds gears into forward, Its like its not going all the way into gear.
Any thoughts? Thanks!
 

racerone

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Drain the oil.----Any metal bits ?----Was lower unit off for water pump service ?----Any more history on it.----Something that developed suddenly?---Any water in lower unit last time oil was changed ?
 

boatdude100

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Just a followup for anyone with the same issue. Marina told me I needed a whole new lower unit. No there was no water in the lower unit and not it came on suddenly, just wouldnt change gears. Motor was serviced yearly. Got a used one put on for $300. hmmmm.
 
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