merc 165 reverse shift problems

cronuus111

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i have a 72 caravelle with a merc 165 i/o. im unable to shift into reverse. sometimes it will go into reverse if i shift carefully and slowly, but only after the engine is warmed up. shifts into forward fine.thanks
 

Bondo

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Re: merc 165 reverse shift problems

Classic Symptoms of a Failed Lower Shift Cable.....<br /><br />BTW, Mercruiser's Mod.1(like Yours),+ the Alpha1s, both genI + genII,<br />LOVE to be Shifted, Briskly .........<br />Slow Shifts will Tear them Up..........
 
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