I need help fast (before the next weekend). I had an impeller changed by a "mercury authorized service" in February. I took the boat out for the first time today. I had a problem putting it into reverse, but managed to leave the dock. Coming back in, I realized I had no reverse. Luckily, I did not use Captain Ron's docking technique - I came in slow and cautious, so I managed to ALMOST not hit the dock. Anyway, testing the motor revealed that where I used to have reverse is now neutral (but not always), and where I had neutral is now forward. There is no reverse. So, here are my question:
By the way, the engine is 5 years old and purchased from West Marine brand new. Never had ANY problems before this.
- what could have happened?
- could changing impeller effect the linkeage?
- what are my chances of having the "authorized service" fix for free what they likely screwed up during impeller repair?
- what are my chances of fixing it before next weekend?
By the way, the engine is 5 years old and purchased from West Marine brand new. Never had ANY problems before this.