2000 SX-M stuck in reverse

[davido8868]

Hello, I have a 2000 5.0GIPEFS w/ SX-M stuck in reverse. While pulling into the slip I put the boat in reverse to slow down and now I can't get the drive back in neutral or forward. The throttle and gear linkages up at the helm look fine. Now I want to pull the plastic cover off the back of the drive and see if the shifter arm moves with the helm throttle arm. My question is can I remove the plastic cover off the back of the drive while the boat is in the water? I will of course raise the motor. I'm guessing the plastic cover is not water tight but would like some confirmation to get up some confidence. Thanks!

 

[Lubak572]

Yes it won't hurt anything too. I believe it is the same as my dp-sm. It is not waterproof.

 

[davido8868]

Fixed! Thank you Lubak572, you saved me the hassle of a tow. There was a broken cotter pin for the shift cable. Easy fix, I just needed the guts to pull the cover with the boat in the water.

 

[Lubak572]

Good to hear