mercuiser interrupt switch adjustment

[drotti2004]

ok I dont have the cash to bring the boat to the shop , so if I cant figure out how to get the boat to go in neutral from forward because of the interrupt switch can I just turn the key to off for a second put in to neutral than turn key back on before stalling? the reverse works fine.

 

[achris]

Re: mercuiser interrupt switch adjustment

Sounds more like the cable need replacing, or the slide cavity in the drive is filled with crud...

 

[Don S]

Re: mercuiser interrupt switch adjustment

That will work, but why don't you try to fix the problem?

 

[drotti2004]

Re: mercuiser interrupt switch adjustment

That will work, but why don't you try to fix the problem?

Well, Don cables have been changed just a few years ago and there is no junk in the drive . I disonnected both upper and lower cables and tried moving the pivot to activate the switch and could not move should I be able to move this by hand with cables disconnected? also tested switch is good.

 

[Don S]

Re: mercuiser interrupt switch adjustment

Yes, it should move easily. Post a picture of it please.

 

[drotti2004]

Re: mercuiser interrupt switch adjustment

here are the pictures with everything attached.

 

[achris]

Re: mercuiser interrupt switch adjustment

Remove the nylok nut and clean up the stud and the switch arm, then grease it nicely and put it back on....

 

[drotti2004]

Re: mercuiser interrupt switch adjustment

I removed the assembly and I don,t understand how it can pivot with that bolt in the center and the nylok bolt at the pivot point ?

 

[drotti2004]

Re: mercuiser interrupt switch adjustment

I just found the installation manual from when my father bought this boat new and its say's to remove that bolt in the center. I dont know why or how long its been there. so is the manual right it needs to be removed?

 

[Don S]

Re: mercuiser interrupt switch adjustment

Found some information on that setup. Seems that screw is used for adjusting the cable, and is supposed to be removed when you are complete.

It's hard to see the screw on the white drive in the picture below from the manual, but it's there and called the lockout screw.

http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=148350&stc=1&d=1337876939
http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=148351&stc=1&d=1337876957


View attachment #1 Eng & Drives 63-73 94.pdf View attachment #1 Eng & Drives 63-73 95.pdf

 

[drotti2004]

Re: mercuiser interrupt switch adjustment

well I adjusted the cables now just have to get it in the water to try it. I hope it did'nt damaged the cables or anything else by trying to put in neutral with that lockout screw in. My fathers father bought the boat new in 68 my fathers said ever since he took over the boat a long time ago its been that way, but never looked in to it.

 

[drotti2004]

Re: mercuiser interrupt switch adjustment

Well i finally got the boat in the water goes in neutral from forward but it stahls when going into reverse from neutral, any suggestions ?

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: mercuiser interrupt switch adjustment

mis-adjusted,dry,damaged cable or some corrosion in the shift system.should never work going in a gear only coming out of a gear.

 

[achris]

Re: mercuiser interrupt switch adjustment

Here's how the interrupt system works -> http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?p=1930449#post1930449

Once you understand that, have a look at this video -> Shift cable adjustment: http://youtu.be/-s_tgevX2aI

Chris.......