My shifter doesnt start to engage until it is pushed to 3/4 and after it does grab there is only about 1 to 2in max from zero to full throttle. Tried to adjust the cable back by the motor and it didnt help. Its a side mount shifter. A mechanic told me thats the way older setups like i have work...
Bought a 1987 15ft South Seas center console with 85hp force outboard. Put it in bay last weekend for first time ever and it ran great up until sat afternoon while cruising at about 30mph and it cut off like you turned the key. Started right back up but bogged out when giving it gas. Primer bulb...