No Reverse in 65hp 650EL Mercury

bytebyte

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First post from me, here goes 1974 65hp 650EL Mercury Motor. Motor starts in netural but is running forward at same time, shifting into forward works fine but when shifting into reverse it still runs in forward but faster i have no clue as to what is wrong, any suggestions No reverse makes for a real rough unload for a new boater Thanks in advance
 

WillyBWright

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Re: No Reverse in 65hp 650EL Mercury

Welcome to iboats.<br /><br />It's not unusual for the prop to spin with the motor running out of gear. Just a little more friction on one than the other. No harm. No thrust.<br /><br />Try pushing the propshaft forward and back. You'll have 1/8" of end play. If you have significantly more than that, let us know and we'll guide you from there.
 
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