Sears gamefisher will not shift into forward position

[sad sam]

Just bought a 9.9 or a 15 HP Gamefisher, model #217586361, serial #368017338. Been told this motor was built by Eska. Year unknown. Problem is it will shift into N and R, but not F. Any thoughts on what is wrong?

 

[steelespike]

Re: Sears gamefisher will not shift into forward position

58636 should be a 15 possibly an 85 or 86.
Not clear as to whether it shifts to the forward position but no forward or if it won't move to the forward position.If you are shifting with the motor off it may not shift correctly.If you rotate the prop it should shift.
Only info in my after market manual is you should feel the detents when you shift.If it seems to bind check the shift rod and associated linkage is not bent,broken or rubbing.You may want to chack that the shear pin is ok.

 

[sad sam]

Re: Sears gamefisher will not shift into forward position

Ya, I was not clear as to what I ment by no shift. I can move the shift lever to N and get free movement on prop. Pulling on starting rope will engage starter. Can move shift lever to R and get prop engaged. Goes in with a snap. When trying to shift into F, it will not go. No snap, movement is slight and prop not engaged. I've visually tracked the linkage and see no problems. I am doing all of this with motor not running. I've tried moving the prop. Assume the shear pin is ok, as I get engagement in R. and free wheeling in N. Have ordered manual which may help if it has scematic so I can trace parts relationships. Something is in place that prevents the shift lever from moving fully forward thus preventing it from snaping into place and allowing the prop to engage and the throttle to advance to wide open position.

Thanks for your information. Further insights would be appreciated. I will put it on a lake near me today to seeif it starts and runs---and maybe shifts.HA.

sad sam

 

[sad sam]

Re: Sears gamefisher will not shift into forward position

I found the problem. Shifts OK now.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Sears gamefisher will not shift into forward position

I found the problem. Shifts OK now.

Glad to here you solved it.
Let us know what , for future reference.There is little first hand expierence
on these motors.