Need help with control problem

[seabass]

I have an old white OMC control. For some reason it will not go in reverse or forward. I have the control open but I really don't know what I am looking at. Can anyone help me?

 

[Walker]

Re: Need help with control problem

i guess the basic question to ask is does it have a neutral lock in the lever??

 

[seabass]

Re: Need help with control problem

Yes, it does have a neutral lock in the lever.

 

[seabass]

Re: Need help with control problem

I just went out there and now its moving, but it is not moving smoothly. Also the lever that you push up to start the engine as no resistance at all. When I push it up and let go, It slams back down. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Luna Sea]

Re: Need help with control problem

Just had some problems with my OMC controls/cables. Think the first place to start may be disconnecting cables from the engine. I had a break inside one of my cables. Is there any tight bends in the cables? Good Luck, If it works freely then start working the linkage on the motor.

 

[icwebpeople]

Re: Need help with control problem

sometimes the cable will frey at the ebd of the sleve and you wont see it till it binds and wont shift.<br /><br />replace cables