shifting problems

[skooter994]

I have a 96 captiva 212 bowrider with 4.3 alpha one. This past weekend when I would shift into forward it would not always go. It would rev up and you could here a little grinding noise and then slam into gear. Reversed worked fine. Anyone have any ideas? I hope it is a cable issue. I have owned the boat since 98 and never had to adjust any cables. Thanks for your help.

[maximedelo]

there is an adjustment on the **** cable directly ON the engine....look where the **** cable attaches on the engine. If I remember well, remove a cutter pin and remove a 10mm bolt. Then make a couple of rotations with the little ''black plastic cylinder''. I think you need to bring it a little bit to the back of the boat....not to the front...do a little bit a the time... I would try 2 rotations at the time. I hope I am clear. If not let me know

Keep us posted

Max

[skooter994]

Thanks, as soon as I get a chance I will try it.

[Capt Ron]

Adjustment may not be the cure. Try adjusting it, however, it might introduce other issues. These cables stretch over time and you may need to replace it.

[skooter994]

So I was able to adjust the cable. Forward is better but now reverse seems a little funny. I think I found a happy medium. Hopefully that will get me through the rest of the season. I think I'm going yo have to replace the secondary cable. Anyone have any idea how much that may cost to have done? Thanks for all the help.

[skooter994]

So I went out this weekend and that the neutral safety switch was not centered. Got that fixed now I think the cable may be out of ajustment again. Now when I spin the prop ( with the engine off ) it is making a clicking noise. It has never done that before. Any ideas?

[Capt Ron]

Skooter get a new cable on there before you damage your gear set.