I have an old 1985 Evinrude 6hp that I've been using on my Mac 25 for a while. It runs great and starts up everytime but the only problem is it does not go into reverse! Anyone know if this is a hard fix? To change gears it just has a plastic lever on the side of the case going straight into the shaft it seems. Any help would be very appreciated! Thanks
1985 Evinrude 2 stroke 6hp problems
- Thread starter stuart22320
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- Jan 22, 2008
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slipped connection
This is not an uncommon issue especially if the motor experienced a quick shift through neutral at higher than idle speed. There is a connecting rod that runs down the inside of the leg to the gearcase. This connecting rod is in two parts joined with a linkage that typically is friction fit with a couple of nuts. There is an access plate on the side of the leg about an inch and a half round. Remove this plate, (usually held in place with a couple of small bolts) to get at the linkage. Once open you can see the linkage, loosen the nuts and readjust them. (You will likley see the wear marks of where the rods should be). It is easiest to do this job with the motor off the boat, lying on its side with the access plate up.
This is not an uncommon issue especially if the motor experienced a quick shift through neutral at higher than idle speed. There is a connecting rod that runs down the inside of the leg to the gearcase. This connecting rod is in two parts joined with a linkage that typically is friction fit with a couple of nuts. There is an access plate on the side of the leg about an inch and a half round. Remove this plate, (usually held in place with a couple of small bolts) to get at the linkage. Once open you can see the linkage, loosen the nuts and readjust them. (You will likley see the wear marks of where the rods should be). It is easiest to do this job with the motor off the boat, lying on its side with the access plate up.
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