I have a 1974 85hp merc w/ a lower unit that will not engage. The shifter is engaging at the upper unit but i'm not getting anything at the lower unit, no grinding nothing. The prop spins both ways even in gear. There is also excess play in the prop shaft. I'm going to pull the lower unit in...
I am looking for help troubleshooting my lower unit problems. I just bought a boat w/ an 85hp mercury(1974) and the lower unit will not engage. The cable in the upper unit is good and is engaging the lower unit at the top of the motor, but nothing is happening in the lower unit.I was wondering...
