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intermittent slipping in and out of reverse, 200 Black max

oxnut85

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I have a late 80's 200 Black Max. (no S/n or nameplate, and a rebuilt power head) it engages into reverse but slips in and out intermittently. I was hoping to get some suggestions before I started adjusting linkages or taking things apart. Been running fine for years, just started happening.
 
Don't want you to think you are being avoided. Since you haven't tried anything at this point it's difficult to give advice since just off the top of my head can think of 20 or so things that could cause this.

I would start with the linkage.

Top suspect would be a stretched cable (from the controls) if they are over 10 or so years old.

Loosen the connection under the hood and manually put it in reverse (just use your hand on the linkage until you really feel it click in) - then tighten things back up and give her a try.

If that works (or at least improves things) I would consider replacing both the throttle and shift cables before next season. If one is getting shot the other probably isn't too far behind...
 
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