Mercury outboard motor won't stay in gear.

[ljonkers]

Mercury 800 outboard motor won't stay in gear.<br />Suggestions, Please.

 

[Yepblaze]

Re: Mercury outboard motor won't stay in gear.

Check to make sure the actuating cable is moving the parts on the motor the full amount.<br /><br /> If that checks out OK disassemble foot section and look for loose, worn, or broken components.

 

[RICKRICK1]

Re: Mercury outboard motor won't stay in gear.

ljonkers<br /><br />You did not say wether this is a known problem or has just started. Are you sure it is coming out of gear or a spun prop hub? Additional information would help. As suggested above check you shift cables and linkages.

 

[ljonkers]

Re: Mercury outboard motor won't stay in gear.

The problem with the Mercury not staying in gear is a newly developed problem. Thanks for the help..

 

[rons boat]

Re: Mercury outboard motor won't stay in gear.

Suggest as first step that you temporarly disconnect the shift cable at the motor. You need a buddy for proper operation.

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Mercury outboard motor won't stay in gear.

Ron has the correct starting point... disconnect<br />cable and see if you can shift motor manually.<br />if it works, time for a new cable, if problem<br />persists, time to tear apart lower unit and<br />inspect clutch dog.<br />good luck,<br />M.Y.