Binding/Jamming linkage issue w/ Force 50

chillin014

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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Jan 14, 2009
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Awhile back I took my boat out and was having issues starting it, lots of cranking. The controls have never felt incredibly smooth but this time something seemed to be snagging and I forced and broke them.

Assuming the controls were at fault, I replaced the controls with a working unit and installed the cables in the same positions as the old unit. However now I realize something is wrong with the linkage or the motor because the control lever will only go about half way forward in neutral AND in gear. I can't see anything wrong with the linkages but I dont really know what to look for either.

Can anyone tell me possible causes of this problem? Thanks in advance.
 
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