Mercruiser Shift Cable problem

bigdog · 03-14-2007, 07:45 PM

I have a 1995 4.3L Mercruiser, with a shift cable problem.
I noticed the problem started to occur, at the end of the boating season last Fall.

When I place the shift lever control in the neutral position, it wasn't necessarily "in neutral", as the boat continued to move forward.
This make me believe, that I need to adjust the "shift lever cable" ?
With a little "jiggling" of the shift lever, it seemed to go into "neutral".

Can someone describe how to perform adjustment of this cable ?
It would seem simple enough for DIY to perform without bringing to the dealer. Trying to save $$$ for other needed repairs.

Any help would be appreciated !

03-14-2007, 07:45 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,446 Thanks: 340 Thanked 119 Times in 96 Posts	Mercruiser Shift Cable problem I have a 1995 4.3L Mercruiser, with a shift cable problem. I noticed the problem started to occur, at the end of the boating season last Fall. When I place the shift lever control in the neutral position, it wasn't necessarily "in neutral", as the boat continued to move forward. This make me believe, that I need to adjust the "shift lever cable" ? With a little "jiggling" of the shift lever, it seemed to go into "neutral". Can someone describe how to perform adjustment of this cable ? It would seem simple enough for DIY to perform without bringing to the dealer. Trying to save $$$ for other needed repairs. Any help would be appreciated !