help.. reverse shifting problem

[ninob]

Hi,

I got a merc 3.0lx with alpha gen 2, I sometimes have to play with it in order
to get it to shift into reverse. The gears will grind and will not shift right away, And when it shift, some times is at hi rpm. Can anyone help me with what the problem might be.( shaft, cable adjustment or shift interupt)

 

[Bondo]

Re: help.. reverse shifting problem

Ayuh,... Odds are the lower shift cable is worn,+ needs Replacing...

The manuals are in the Adults Only section of this forum,...
It's well explained there....

 

[cr2k]

Re: help.. reverse shifting problem

I kinda agree with Bond-o but the high rpm thing makes me kinda wonder about the control box.

 

[ninob]

Re: help.. reverse shifting problem

I think I remember reading about a recall on my control box,
I wonder if that's the reason why.

 

[nola mike]

Re: help.. reverse shifting problem

Hi,

I got a merc 3.0lx with alpha gen 2, I sometimes have to play with it in order
to get it to shift into reverse. The gears will grind and will not shift right away, And when it shift, some times is at hi rpm. Can anyone help me with what the problem might be.( shaft, cable adjustment or shift interupt)

does it shift smoothly from the engine compartment?
is your shift interrupt switch working? if this is the problem, you'll have a hard time getting out of gear...


@cr2k: the high rpms/grinding could be due to faulty SIS...

 

[ninob]

Re: help.. reverse shifting problem

I belive its working properly, am also wondering if the shaft is slipping.

 

[havasuboatman]

Re: help.. reverse shifting problem

Are you trying to ease the drive into gear? If so, don't.
If you are starting to get throttle before it engages, something is very out of adjustment and/or just wore out. probably both.
Shift interrupt is for getting the boat out of gear. the shift shaft isn't adjustable it's either in correctly or one or the other direction does nothing at all. Among other issues.

 

[ninob]

Re: help.. reverse shifting problem

just finished adjustin cable, it sure needed it. Works much better now... Thank you all for your input, much appreciated