Shift lever no neutral

Started by Wood Spinner · Aug 28, 2008 · 8 replies

Wood Spinner Aug 28, 2008 at 10:34 AM #1

Well, this should be the boat question for a while. It is all done and ready to lake test except !

The I/O shift lever will not pull out to allow higher RPM in the neutral position. I have had the handle off and I am sure it is something I did as it worked before. Is the bolt that holds the handle on supposed to be tight ?

HELP !

I also got my first order of hooks and leader from Capt. Harrys. When Edna saw the box her comment was " How much did THAT cost" My reply was that she didn't want to know ! End of conversation.
She is truly a great wife.

Thanks

Don't Worry Be Happy
Bill

bahiatrader Aug 28, 2008 at 12:08 PM #2

Without knowing what kind of shift it is, I'd guess it's in the throttle linkage. It's nice to have a one-in-a-million wife. Mine's a keeper too.

Wood Spinner Aug 29, 2008 at 8:13 AM #3

There has been no adjustment to the linkage, nor was it disconnected since I started the rebuild.
It is the handle itself that will not pull out and disengague the shift linkage inside the box.

Bill

don Aug 29, 2008 at 2:32 PM #4

Hi Bill!
What type of outdrive yr./make /model do you have?
Don

Wood Spinner Sep 1, 2008 at 9:00 AM #5

Hi Don
I am in Show Low right now so it will be a couple of days until I can reply to your question.

We have just sold our Show Low home and only have about 10 days to get moved out so I am going to be realy busy.

Thanks Bill

don Sep 2, 2008 at 9:09 AM #6

Glad to hear you sold your home! Whenever you get back drop a line.

Wood Spinner Sep 3, 2008 at 3:20 PM #7

Hi Don

I just got home and pulled the paperwork. It is all OMC. Part No. 982444 and 982445 are listed on the Install and operation book.

\Thanks Bill

Wood Spinner Sep 4, 2008 at 3:27 PM #8

Hey Don
I figured it out ! I had removed the handle in one position and when I replaced it it was off center.

I finely have it running and when I put it in gear it was way forward of vertical. I set the handle where it was running properly, out of gear and turned off the eng.. I then removed the handle and replaced it in the vertical position and now it works fine.

I have always been a wood worker but this boat is going to make me a mechanic.

Don't Worry, Be Happy
Bill

don Sep 5, 2008 at 2:22 PM #9

Great Job Bill!
I always take along tools when I head out, just as important as my fishing gear.
don