Help needed shift shaft problem

[Smokinss]

Hi all new member needing help
Have 65 bluestripe thunderbolt believe it's a 73
Have Lu out and regardless of where I turn the black cam on shift shaft the prop turns and clicks turning cw.
Turning CCW turns the driveshaft I can't find neutral or reverse
Thanks in advance for any help

 

[Chris1956]

Clicking while turning CW is normal for forward. Use a crescent wrench and turn the shift shaft firmly CCW until it clicks into neutral. Set motor to neutral and reinstall gearcase.

 

[Smokinss]

Clicking while turning CW is normal for forward. Use a crescent wrench and turn the shift shaft firmly CCW until it clicks into neutral. Set motor to neutral and reinstall gearcase.

I can turn the shift shaft by hand till it stops and no change at the prop
Or do I need the wrench to get into neutral?
Thanks for your reply

 

[Chris1956]

You will need the wrench to get it into neutral. Not too much pressure on the wrench, as you are simply compressing a spring, and pushing the dog on the prop shaft about 3/4"