How to adjust gear selector cable Evinrude 140 HP

[stockyjr]

I have fitted new gear selector cable, checked my Clymer manual guess what no info!!<br />What I did was adjusted it to the mid position between forward and reverse but it clunks into reverse. Is there a different method or is what I have done correct?<br />Thanks<br />John

 

[DJ]

Re: How to adjust gear selector cable Evinrude 140 HP

John,<br /><br />Just make sure that the shift shaft has a full throw in both forward and reverse.

 

[93bronco]

Re: How to adjust gear selector cable Evinrude 140 HP

you didnt specify what year of motor, but this should basically apply.<br /><br />1-if connected at motor disconnect.<br />2-move control to full forward position.<br />3-rotate prop & move lever on motor by hand into forward gear <back towards head> (depending on motor)<br />4-place shift cable on shift lever pin, washer, nut finger tite.<br />5-pull on cable casing to remove play & adjust trunnion nut <wheel> to slide into cable lock.<br />6-install lock cover & torque screw 60-80 inlbs <7-9nm> (depending on motor).<br />7-shift control to neutral<br />8-remove cable from lever pin on motor & make sure lower unit is in neutral.<br />9-reattach cable to lever pin with washer, locknut & tighten. just has to be tite.<br />-<br />there is more about shift rod height adjustment if that doesnt work. helps to get an omc manual<br />-<br />if i missed anything some one will add or correct me. this is just basic info.<br />just trying to help

 

[crrlance]

Re: How to adjust gear selector cable Evinrude 140 HP

hi i have a 1977 evinrude 140hp when i go forward in to boat i get to about 30mph and it fills like it is sliping in gear the rpms go up how do i know if the cable is ajusted right.

 

[MAW31]

Re: How to adjust gear selector cable Evinrude 140 HP

It's just impolite to ninja a thread.
Start your own thread crrlance...