omc outdrive shift problems

[ldsled]

have change all shift cables.cannot get transom shift cable adjusted right,on the outdrive,not at the carb.

 

[Don S]

Re: omc outdrive shift problems

Can't give you any help without knowing year, and model of outdrive.

 

[ldsled]

Re: omc outdrive shift problems

1989 omc cobra.rhey had a recall on the cable because of hard shifting.i have the cable on but cant get both gears to fully engauge.I can shift it at the rod by hand,but one time it shifts easy the next time its a bit hard.thanks for you response.butch

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: omc outdrive shift problems

butch,<br />Cobras are simple,but only if you've lived with them since day one (grin).<br />When making adjustments,you need to turn the propshaft while shifting.<br /><br />DHP

 

[lakelivin]

Re: omc outdrive shift problems

Idsled, have you seen the following website about the Cobra outdrive? Comprehensive summary of issues and solutions. 'Must' info for a cobra owner.<br /><br /> http://www.funkopolis.com:8080/~stuart/cobra/ <br /><br />p.s., I believe the cable recalls were for '88s and earlier, I think they had the new ones in '89s and on.

 

[ldsled]

Re: omc outdrive shift problems

thanks guys,but i am turning the prop by hand.cant seem to get correct adjustment on cable.as i said,it will only fully enguage 1 or the other not both.yes ive been to funks site downloaded eveything it was a great help it just doesnt give you any trouble shooting.thanks again to all,butch

 

[ldsled]

Re: omc outdrive shift problems

back again,when shifting by hand at the shift rod it acts like there are 2 nuetral shift detents which i know can't be right.guess i'll have to split the upper and lower cases.haven't done it before but here goes.can't afford to put it in the shop.thanks again butch.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: omc outdrive shift problems

butch,let us know what you find.My only guess at the moment is that reverse gear has moved back in the gearcase,towards the prop.But that is a Merc problem.With your Cobra,bolts would have to loosen,snap rings break,etc.<br />Did you have this problem before the cable work? Was the drive apart before this problem?If so,maybe the forward snap ring in the gearcase did not seat.That could do it.<br /><br />DHP

 

[ldsled]

Re: omc outdrive shift problems

dhp. thanks, don't know.bought the boat this way.lower unit is new,hoping they just didn't know ehat they were doing. witch is my problem too.