How to adjust reverse

rscottdds

Cadet
Joined
Apr 3, 2010
Messages
22
Mercruiser 165 4cyl with alpha drive I think? Anyway it grinds going into reverse and I have to jam it hard into reverse to get it to work. Just got it back from the mechanic who adjusted the cables because we were having trouble with it not going out of gear when in neutral. I'd take it back to him but it is a fairly long haul down there so was hoping there was a driveway adjustment I could do. Thanks for any help
 

alldodge

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Mar 8, 2009
Messages
43,003
If cable was adjusted correctly then it now needs a new lower shift cable. The lower shift cables do wear out and get sloppy. Look at the top of this forum in the adults only section and look into it. Link is also in my sig
 
Top