wont shift into forward

Keith505

Cadet
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Aug 7, 2015
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ok I have a 1997 115 mercury outboard, yesterday running back to the ramp boat just came to a halt no forward gear. wont even engage, but it does go into reverse.im figuring its something in the lower unit.
 

sullmate

Petty Officer 3rd Class
Joined
Dec 23, 2008
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97
did you replace the water pump recently? The shift rod in the lower unit is suspect. It could also be the shift cables that control what gear you are in.
 
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