GOOD NEWS. . . . The PICTURE UPLOAD FUNCTION IS WORKING !!! The tech folks at the parent company have been able to remedy the issue. You can upload pictures once again. Thank you for your patience.
Could be, I'm having an outboard mechanic I've used in the past help me out. I'm pretty sure something is out of place because it was working fine before I messed with it. Thanks
Thanks to all for the input, for clarification the motor is a 1980 8 hp Evinrude. I believe the shift cam is out of position, I will check it out and let you know what we find, thanks.
Sorry not sure about the clutch dog. Is it located in the lower gear box? I disassembled the lower unit by mistake, I thought it was put back together properly but since it stays in forward and the shift lever has no effect on it.