On Sun, 21 Nov 2004 12:15:55 +0000, Happ51
wrote:


My mercruser outdrive grinds going into forward and reverse. I have
slowed the idle down to required RPMS. Is there an adjustment to stop
this?

Yes, the shift bowden cable connects with a lever on the transom
which cuts the ignition momentarily when a gear is engaged.
You have a symptom of the engine not cutting when needed.

Study this linkage, make sure it is free, and adjust it to activate at
the appropriate moment.

Brian Whatcott Altus OK