Members hung on a rock Posted March 29, 2019 Members Posted March 29, 2019 I have watched some videos on how to adjust the shift linkage on a 95 200 hsp. Mercury black max. Looks fairly straight forward. A buddy warned me that it needs to be adjusted very precise . Is this something I should attempt or have a mechanic look at it?
fishinwrench Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 Are you talking about just the control cable setting, or the shaft-to-shift rod linkage ?
Members hung on a rock Posted March 30, 2019 Author Members Posted March 30, 2019 It is the shaft to shift rod linkage. It has made a grinding noise 2 times when I put it in forward. After 2-4 attempts it did engage and I drove it back. It did it again when trailering so I just cranked it on the trailer. It goes into reverse with no problems. Drained the lower unit and it was clean. I am going on what I found on the internet.
fishinwrench Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 If you have reverse and neutral then your shaft to shift rod spline setting is fine. If you can't get FWD without loosing REV by adjusting the control cable then you need a new shift clutch or possibly a new gear set.
Members hung on a rock Posted March 30, 2019 Author Members Posted March 30, 2019 Thank you for your response. Do you have a rough idea of the most those repairs would cost. It doesn't sound like that's something I could do myself.
fishinwrench Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 Best case scenario: 450.00ish Worst case: 1500.00ish
Members hung on a rock Posted March 30, 2019 Author Members Posted March 30, 2019 Not bad and OUCH! I read recently that you were very busy. I am in no big hurry and you have excellent reputation as being honest. I live in Springfield but would have no problem with driving
fishinwrench Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 You can drop it off whenever you like. At present I am only 6-8 days backed up. tho1mas 1
Members hung on a rock Posted March 30, 2019 Author Members Posted March 30, 2019 Excellent! I will try to get it up there hopefully somtime this week. Thanks again for your help. fishinwrench 1
Harps Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 On 3/30/2019 at 8:11 AM, fishinwrench said: You can drop it off whenever you like. At present I am only 6-8 days backed up. Wait!.........what happened to that badass business card I designed for you? patfish 1
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