yamaha 40 won't stay in reverse

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I bought a 1996 yamaha 40. the previous owner said that it had a problem from the factory that it wouldn't stay in reverse.

he had it repaired after the warantee was out. and had to have the lower unit rebuilt.

I just tested it in a tank. it will not stay in reverse and it sounds like the shift dogs are rubbing in neutral.

shifts into forward perfectly.


does this indicate that the backlash is not set correctly?

I do not see any adjustments for the shifter. is there one?


thanks

 

[Ray Neudecker]

Re: yamaha 40 won't stay in reverse

May be a bent shift pin also.