1983 25 HP Evinrude Shifting Very Stiff

[tpenfield]

Greetings,

Model E25ELCTD , Which I believe is 1983 (ish). Cable single lever remote controls . . . electric start.

The shifting F-N-R is very stiff and takes an excessive amount of effort on the control lever to get the motor to shift in and out of gear. I've taken a quick look at the parts diagram for this motor, but wanted to get input and or common remedies before I start pulling things apart.

I've applied penetrating oil to the 'lever shaft' (#39) and 'actuator cam' (#88), but it did not seem to help. I am wondering if the shifting difficultly is more likely in the lever/cam area or in the gear case itself.

TIA for any help on this.

 

[tphoyt]

Take the cable off the motor and see if the hold up is the cable or shifter at the motor.

 

[tpenfield]

Take the cable off the motor and see if the hold up is the cable or shifter at the motor.

Yes, I did that. Not sure if I was not clear on that point.

 

[racerone]

Propeller must be turned or motor running when shifting !

 

[tpenfield]

Propeller must be turned or motor running when shifting !

Yes, very stiff while the engine is running.

 

[tphoyt]

Sorry
For some reason I was thinking you had a remote shifter in the mix.

 

[racerone]

I think it was clearly stated that it is a remote controlled motor.

 

[tpenfield]

Pictures . . . Shift/control, Motor


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If I take the cables off the levers at the motor, the control box operates easily and smoothly. The shift lever at the engine is what's quite stiff.