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Shifting Problem
Hi Randy,
My question concerns the Rex marine shifter in my 1990 Hydrostream HST. I
have a 1997 Merc 2.5 Promax which was actually rebuilt by you (GPI) in
2001 for the previous owner of this boat. Has Sportmaster case (new in
2002).
The problem I have is in shifting in reverse and then starting motor in
reverse gear. Sometimes motor will start and engage in reverse right away,
sometimes it takes a minute or so to engage reverse gear for some reason.
I have forward gear all of the time. When I had motor winterized last
week, I mentioned this same shifting problem to my mechanic. He tried
adjusting shift cable and either ended up with full forward, no reverse or
full
reverse and no forward. Seems as though there is no in between setting so
you would have both forward and reverse all the time. I always start motor
in gear so as to minimize wear on clutch dog and gears. Do you think my
problem lies with shift cable being stretched and needs replacing or is it
something else causing this? How long to replace shift cable if it needs
this? Are they expensive? Thanks for any help you can offer.
Jim
Jim,
The problem is not the shifter or the cable, but there are two ways to
remedy it. The first is to make the control arm longer. This will have
more throw and give you the effect you need. Or you can move the shift arm
to the rear hole on the shift rod. This is the rod under the intake
manifold going to the Gearcase. Call me if this does not make sense.
Randy
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responsible for the risks involved.
Thanks,
Mark C.
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