shift cable / cut out swith mechanism explanation

[leeann4]

merch 260 alpha one 1990:could someone explain how the cut out mechanism works . the cut out switch doese not seem to be piveting what action causes it to pivot or to rock the cut out swithch switch works when move by hand. when reading on this site it sates that the switch works in reverse not in forward is this correct

 

[Rhadley]

Re: shift cable / cut out swith mechanism explanation

I think it should work in both directions. It only works with the boat in the water because it is triggered by back pressure against the prop; so you won't see it work with muffs on.

 

[Don S]

Re: shift cable / cut out swith mechanism explanation

They do not work in both directions, or at least there is no reason for it to work other than a stiff shift system (Cable or linkage).<br />The reason for the shift interrupt switch is to kill the engine for a split second to relieve the pressure on the shift dogs in the gear housing so they will come out of gear and back into neutral without excessive force.<br />The shift dogs are reverse cut so they will stay in gear when there is pressure on them. That is why it won't come into play when on muffs. No pressure on the props from being in gear.

 

[tommays]

Re: shift cable / cut out swith mechanism explanation

when you are in forward OR reverse the Dog that drives the gears is ramped ,which locks it into gear<br /><br />When you shift it will not come out of gear so the arm starts to move and when the switch is pressed, it shuts off the motor alowing it to come OUT of gear<br /><br />When everything is correct it happens so FAST(less than a 1/2 second) that most people dont even realize its working <br /><br />tommays

 

[Rhadley]

Re: shift cable / cut out swith mechanism explanation

I would think the interrupt would need to relieve pressure if you go from FWD to neutral or from Reverse to neutral; both directions. But it wouldn't need to activate from neutral to FWD or from neutral to reverse, right?

 

[bigbrownbuku]

Re: shift cable / cut out swith mechanism explanation

right

 

[tommays]

Re: shift cable / cut out swith mechanism explanation

NO<br /><br />It only helps it come OUT of gear <br /><br />It does nothing when you put it into gear<br /><br />tommays

 

[Bondo]

Re: shift cable / cut out swith mechanism explanation

Originally posted by Rhadley:<br /> I would think the interrupt would need to relieve pressure if you go from FWD to neutral <br />or from Reverse to neutral; <br />both directions. <br /><br />But it wouldn't need to activate from neutral to FWD <br />or from neutral to reverse,<br /> <br />right?

That's What is Said,.......<br /><br />Ayuh,..... Yup,...... Yes,....... This Is Correct............ <br /><br /><br />You Guys have Got to learn to use the "Enter" button................................................................

 

[bigbrownbuku]

Re: shift cable / cut out swith mechanism explanation

Originally posted by tommays:<br /> NO<br /><br />It only helps it come OUT of gear <br /><br />It does nothing when you put it into gear<br /><br />tommays

you told him he is wrong for saying the exact thing you said. he just said it with more words