Stalling in Reverse, Merc 260 '84

[evans91474]

Hello,<br /><br />Here we go...I can shift F/N/R, but stall everytime I shift in reverse. Shift cable was replaced with new bellows so it's new. I bypassed the shift interupter switch and can shift F/N/R only when the engine is off. After bypassing, I can shift into (but not out of) F/R if the engine is running. Is it a cable adjusment or do I need a new switch? Previous to bellow replacement I was stalling going into reverse once in a while.<br /><br />Your help is appreciated!

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: Stalling in Reverse, Merc 260 '84

Sounds like you need to adjust your shift cables.<br /><br />This should help:<br /> http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/6/6C1R3.PDF

 

[evans91474]

Re: Stalling in Reverse, Merc 260 '84

Thank you,<br /><br />Out of curiosity, do these cables typically fall out of adjustment? I didn't have a problem in years past, and the stalling increased dramatically after changing the cable. Also, I read in a few other threads there might be a second cable somewhere?

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Stalling in Reverse, Merc 260 '84

No, they do not typically go out of adjustment. There is a cable from the helm also, but Idoubt that is your problem. Look at Ralph's link and go from there. A simple adjustment of the lower cable should be all you need....JK