shift interupt adj

[jimLINY]

I followed the procedure for adj shift cables.Ican shift into reverse ok but when I throttle up the interrupt kills the engine.when Igo into forward the interupt does not appear to move.Does the interupt have to be checked when boat is in water? .when in full rev and throttle up the interrupt is on the high spot the manual mentioned something about it reseting ,does not appear to be doing this .any ideas ? and thanks for the help on this weeks list of trouble. <br />3.0 liter Mercruiser with Alpha 1, 2000

 

[Bondo]

Re: shift interupt adj

Sounds like your Lower Shift Cable is Shot.........<br />You'll need to Replace it........

 

[jimLINY]

Re: shift interupt adj

Bondo took your advise just finished installing the cable ,what a (PITA)the manual was not much help . still have to hook up to shift plate and adj. the bushings for the shift shaft can I install or do they have to be pressed in?. thanks for the input.

 

[Bondo]

Re: shift interupt adj

what a (PITA)

Yep..............<br /><br />As for the Shift Shaft Bushings,<br />I Don't Know..........<br />I send mine out to a Buddy.......

 

[qystan]

Re: shift interupt adj

Merc has a tool to install the shift shaft bushing. Alternatively you can use a stepped shaft to tap them in. The bushing is installed in an upwards direction. <br /><br />You can try a socket with an extension bar installed via the hex end (instead of the usual top of the socket) of the socket and tap on the extension bar for the upper bushing. You can use a good fit bolt, washer and mallet to install lower bushing and bushing goes in until flushed at the bottom.<br /><br />To get the old bushings out, pry out the old seal using a small screwdriver, use a small 1/4 drive socket and mallet to tap out the upper. For the lower, I put a bolt thru the bushing and tap on the bolt head, followed with a socket to get it out when it gets flushed. Its quite easy to get them moving. Out is in a downward direction.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[jimLINY]

Re: shift interupt adj

Thanks for all the help. Seals and bushings are done ,took it for a ride and it ran great.Iwas not able to adj the shift using the 6 inch measurement,but I just kept playing with it and it shifts like new .Time to go fishing!!

 

[gtoboy]

Re: shift interupt adj

Pain In The A$$<br />PITA