1986 MERCURY 35HP? SHIFT PROBLEM

[MK1COLES]

I AM A RETIRED COAST GUARD MECHANIC GETTING READY TO HELP A FRIEND WITH A WATER PUMP AND SHIFT PROBLEM ON WHAT I WAS TOLD WAS AN 86 MERC 35HP. NOT TOO FAMILIAR WITH MERCS ANY POINTERS OR THINGS I SHOULD BE AWARE OF BEFOR DROPING THE LOWER UNIT? THANKS

 

[moderator1]

Re: 1986 MERCURY 35HP? SHIFT PROBLEM

Moving to Merc/Mariner questions.

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: 1986 MERCURY 35HP? SHIFT PROBLEM

What is the problem? You might not need to drop the case.<br /><br />TMD

 

[MK1COLES]

Re: 1986 MERCURY 35HP? SHIFT PROBLEM

NOT SURE YET HAVNT LOOKED I REALIZE IT MAY BE IN THE SHIFT SHAFT OR THROTTLE LINKAGE BUT IN THE EVENT I HAVE TO BREAK INTO THE CASE IS IT PRETTY STANDARD AND BY THAT I MEAN OMC TYPE STUFF CLUTCH DOG SPRINGS AND SUCH? OR IS IT A TOTALLY DIFFERENT ANIMAL?

 

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Re: 1986 MERCURY 35HP? SHIFT PROBLEM

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