shift lever problem

[KRS]

just bought (TODAY) a 1987 Ebko Marine Malibu, 16' with 2.5L Mercruiser and Alpha One. Other than new upholstery, I need to replace the shift lever, I have to pull it out from the base to engage throttle only, the button lockout is gone/broken, missing. Also, the neutral position is WAY tilted backward, not straight up. Action is smooth (cables ok, I think), just need a replacement head. HELP! Where do I go, aftermarket, what type, possible to fix, etc.

 

[Bondo]

Re: shift lever problem

Well,<br />

pull it out from the base to engage throttle only

That's How some of them Work...........<br /><br />Forward Controls come in a Buzillion Different configurations............<br />Most can be Mixed & Matched........<br /><br />Take yours apart....<br />See if you can Fix it.....<br />If Not, Start Looking for 1 that'll do what you need it to do.........<br />You can Probably find New 1s here at iboats Mega Mall..........<br /><br />BTW,<br />Welcome to the iboats Forums...............

 

[KRS]

Re: shift lever problem

thank you Bondo, i have a terrible history of dismantling mechanical items in hopes of improving their operation only to find out that they never operate again. Is the shift lever covered in the engine manual?

 

[achris]

Re: shift lever problem

"Is the shift lever covered in the engine manual?"<br /><br />Sometimes!