OMC Cobra I/O shifting problem

sunbirdbb

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I have a OMC Cobra 1988 Sunbird with a 2.3L engine. My problem started with difficulty shifting into reverse. I have spent a lot of time adjusting the shift linkage attached to the engine. I can get it to shift into forward and reverse and it will work for awhile. The next time out it will have problems again. With more adjusting it will work. There seems to be no end to this cycle, so I'm looking for another solution. Can anyone one help,

Thanks, sunbirdbb
 
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bruceb58

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Re: OMC Cobra I/O shifting problem

Replace your lower shift cable. What you are experiencing are the classic symptoms.

Tilt the drive up and look at the cable where it enters the drive on the starboard side. That is where the cable housing usually fails.
 
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