How do you adjust a shift cable on a boat?
Adjusting your shift cables
- put the control into full forward wide open throttle position.
- Raise outdrive approximately 1/2 the distance under normal trim function (NOT TRAILER).
- have second person rotate prop counterclockwise until solid (no clicking or intermittent engagement) engagement.
How does a Mercruiser shift interrupter work?
A shift interrupter switch connects to the shift plate and stalls the engine when you shift in and out of gear to help prevent damage to the stern drive. This switch is directly centered in the assembly when the cable is in the neutral position and activates just as the shift cable places the drive into gear.
Why does my boat stall in reverse?
Re: Engine stalls when shifting into reverse. Here is the shift cable adjustment proceedure. If this does not work then it is a cable issue or linkage issue. If the cut out switch (shift interuptor switch) stalls the motor it is doing what it is supose to!!
What is a shift interrupter switch on a boat?
Re: What is a shift interrupter switch ? This switch allows the drive to shift back into neutral with less effort. If the switch is defective or disconnected it will be very difficult to get neutral. If the shift cable is bad, it can cause the switch to “over-activate” and stall the engine when you shift.
What does a shift interrupter switch do?
Where is the neutral safety switch on a Mercruiser?
This is the mercruiser neutral switch on a 7.4 454 engine. It is located behind the transmission.
What happens to a MerCruiser Alpha one shift cable?
The diagram shows the cable routing BUT in the daigram it shows very tight bends, What happens is when you raise or lower the outdrive the cable moves. MR and Alpha One Shift. Cable Adjustment Inspection and Readjustment. A letter is being sent to all registered owners of the fol- lowing MerCruiser models.
Why is my shift cable not working on my Alpha One?
If any of these seals (or gaskets) fail, then water will sieze the components and cause the kill switch to stall the engine. Another symptom is difficulty in shifting. If the “kill” system is not operating properly, then the drives wants to stay in gear.
Where does the shift cable come out of?
The shift cable comes out of the left hand side of the transom and I am the pic on the right is the correct one, that is the way to do it. the only way!! The diagram shows the cable routing BUT in the daigram it shows very tight bends, What happens is when you raise or lower the outdrive the cable moves.
How does the remote control move the dash shift cable?
The remote control will pull the dash shift cable when placed into forward gear. The dash shift cable attaches to a shift plate mechanism back on the engine. The shift plate mechanism will then move the drive shift cable. The drive shift cable will move a slide mechanism in the bellhousing which in turn will rotate the upper shift lever.
