shifting

[jimmyboy]

89 force 150hp. When shifted to forward or reverse it engages hard is it normal? or is there an adjustment to be made

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: shifting

Depends on your definition of hard shifting.

Because the gears engage with drive dogs, it is normal to hear a "clunk" as you put it into gear. If it is engaging harsher or noticably louder than normal, the idle speed may be too high. I'm not sure about the 5 cylinder 150 but the 4 cylinder engines are supposed to idle at 700 RPM or so IN GEAR IN THE WATER. The five cylinder 150 having an extra cylinder and torque could probably get away a little slower--but not much. Remember that most auto engines idle up around 600 rpm and that's with no load.

 

[jimmyboy]

Re: shifting

that's exactly what i hear so i guess it's normal thanx for the reply.

 

[steelespike]

Re: shifting

Shift crisply but don't jam it into gear.