"Ree-Yees" wrote in message
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I would say that 2 out of 3 times when I slowly go from idle to reverse
the
engine will die (or almost die but I put it back in idle). The other time
it goes into reverse just fine and I back on up.

Forward never seems to have this problem.

Anyone else have this problem?

--C
1987 Sea Ray Seville




I think I remember you having a Mercruiser outdrive. If so, there is an
interrupter switch that very briefly kills the ignition to the engine while
shifting. It is a microswitch mounted on the rear, starboard side of the
engine and works in conjunction with the shift cables that run to the
outdrive.

It sounds like yours is working - maybe it needs a little adjustment, but
not necessarily.
Shifts should be made smartly - not slowly. Don't try to "ease" it into
gear or the interrupter switch will stall the engine.

Eisboch
Shifts should be made smartly - not slowly. It sounds like yours is working