Re: Mercruiser i/o will not go into neutral


"markvictor" <coppercollar1@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> The shift interrupt should Not cut out the ignition if the cable is in
> good working order AND adjusted correctly. The purpose of the interrupt
> switch is to prevent damage to the drive from the throttle opening
> before forward or reverse gear is engaged. A number of models did not
> come supplied with interrupters at all. I would check the adjustment,
> if incorrect, adjust to spec, if still sticking then check the lower
> shif cable. You can sometimes see dried mineral deposits directly under
> the engine end of the lower cable, indicating a leaky shift bellows and
> probable damage to the cable, it only takes a few ounces of extra
> resistance to cause a problem, but if you do have a shift interrupt
> switch ,the engine will stall when shifting(as it should to prevent
> damage.)..Also make sure your idle speed is correct...
> markvictor
>

All correct except the shift engine kill switch SHOULD engage if there is
any resistance disengaging from reverse or forward into neutral. This
resistance (if shift cable is good) comes from the dog gear not disengaging
because the engine is running faster than the prop. The kill switch engages
and the motor slows relative to the prop and the gear can disengage.


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