slop when shifting

[rockyman]

1981 galay 1978 L6 165 merc outdrive, when shifting into reverse sometimes it sounds like its in nuetral . some history, the screw that holds the throtle /shifter in place became very loose thus causing the throtle/shifter to slip into a different position . put it back almost in the same position . been working ok but had slop between reverse and forward . after running wot a few minutes i slow down to idle speed which is a little high ,800 rpms. put it in neutral goes in forward with a little thud back to neutral and when trying to go into reverse it sounds like automatic transmision slipping kinda, so back to neutral into forward and back through neutral into reverse with a little thud .a new shift cable or ajustment is in order ? or something more serious ?would the throttle/shifter problem have caused most of this ? all comments welcome. thanks

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: slop when shifting

I think it is a matter of shift cable adjustment.
Do you have the manual downloaded or on hand?

There is little room for error in adjusting the cable...This comes from a guy that mixed his throttle/shift levers the first time he installed them..


ahem..

If ya don't have the manual, go to the top of this forum in the ADULTS ONLY section and download the correct one.


Good luck

 

[cr2k]

Re: slop when shifting

Almost is not close enough with cable alignment. You need to put it back exactly as it was.

 

[Bondo]

Re: slop when shifting

Ayuh,... You can Try adjusting the cable, but there's a pretty Good chance it's due for Replacement...