Shifter aint shifting

[Gastroch]

I own a 1995 2855 Cierra Bayliner with a 7.4 Mercruiser/Bravo III. Engine #OF290074. I went to start my boat for its weekly warm-up. However, this time the shifter made a clunk when I was idling it up and lost tension on foward throttle (still has tension on reverse throttle). I killed the engine and when I put throttle in neutral position but the button at the bottom of the shifting component did not pop back out. It's stuck and now I cannot get the think to crank over. It is like the boat does not realizing that it is in neutral. Any suggestions?

 

[Skinsk]

Re: Shifter aint shifting

What type of controll do you have? Commander 3000? <br /><br />If so, that is a not uncommon occurance. <br />Sometimes you can jiggle the controll forward and backward until the button pops out. Usually the problem gets worse, and the controll has to be replaced. <br /><br />Also did you know that you shouldn't shift a Bravo drive without the motor running, or someone turning the props? It strains the controll and the cables.<br /><br />Scott.

 

[Gastroch]

Re: Shifter aint shifting

Thanks Scott. Have any idea how much one of these costs?

 

[Skinsk]

Re: Shifter aint shifting

I don't really have any idea how much it costs.. I just work in the back..<br /><br />Scott.

 

[Gastroch]

Re: Shifter aint shifting

Thanks Scott