"The previous owner acted like
"The previous owner acted like he never knew there was anything wrong with the reverse to begin with. I know I have a project in my hands, just trying to get by with minimal money expenditure if you know what I mean. He had the water pump (impeller) replaced a week before I got a hold of the boat. I know the people really well, which would make me think that they would not lie to me. But, sales are sales and the boat had not been in the water more than once in 8 years. I just wonder if they misaligned something while putting the new impeller (water pump) in. Water pump = Impeller same thing right? Just wondering how I am ever supposed to get this thing to idle correctly if I cannot get it out of FWD gear to tell if if needs a carb overhaul, because it runs great on the open water. Just no reverse and no Neutral.
I believe the engine (beginning) serial number is #6220254 1983 Mercury Black Max 150
Thanks a lot!!!
Ryan"