Lower unit stock in gear

[eula30]

Hi, Motor runs fine on forward, I move the shift lever to neutral and reverse but nothing happens, shift lever will move but the lower unit it stay in the forward position, I remove the lower unit and try to move the shift rod up and down with my hand and the shift rod will move up and down but lower unit it still lock in the same gear. Do I have to replace my Lower unit? Is there any way I can fix that?<br />Thank you

 

[mcginleyc]

Re: Lower unit stock in gear

Most likely this is something inside the lower unit. OMC/Bombardier use what is called a "yoke and cradle" shift design. These can break and when they go they will stay in whatever gear they were in when it broke. I would have a mechanic take a look at it if you have already checked all the linkeages and shift cables. I doubt you need a new lower unit. Just some parts. Good Luck