Engine grinds when shifting....
I have a 30 yr old Merc 650. It grinds terribly going from neutral into forward or reverse. I made it worse, I'm sure, by shifting gently for too many seasons. It also makes the boat difficult to maneuver at slow speeds, as when docking.
So how do I fix it? Is this something that an average garage mechanic (me) can repair? If not, any idea what it would cost to have repaired?
Dave
I have a 30 yr old Merc 650. It grinds terribly going from neutral into forward or reverse. I made it worse, I'm sure, by shifting gently for too many seasons. It also makes the boat difficult to maneuver at slow speeds, as when docking.
So how do I fix it? Is this something that an average garage mechanic (me) can repair? If not, any idea what it would cost to have repaired?
Dave