Trouble shifting into Forward

[rellsun]

Hey guys i have 1988 60hp johnson J60TLCCR. I seem to be having trouble getting the motor to shift into forward when cold. Reverse works fine all the time. I can get it to shift into forward if i shift into reverse then shift into forward. And once the motor is warm it doesn't seem to give me much trouble. Any tips on where to start?

 

[boobie]

Re: Trouble shifting into Forward

Are you running the mtr in saltwater??

 

[rellsun]

Re: Trouble shifting into Forward

yes i personally have been running it in saltwater for the last 5 years. but im assuming its been a saltwater motor its whole life. not too many big lakes around here.

 

[rellsun]

Re: Trouble shifting into Forward

problem solved the set screw that holds the shift cable to the engine was broken not allowing me to shift into gear.