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    1971 Evinrude 50hp stuck in forward

    Ok.. I'll be doing that next week. Thank you again for all the help!
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    1971 Evinrude 50hp stuck in forward

    That's what I was wondering.. how much power the solenoid was pulling.
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    1971 Evinrude 50hp stuck in forward

    Ohm reading: Neutral 5.3, Reverse 5.2 13.5 green wire boat side.. once connected, drops to 11.50. Acting like bad connection. Not fond of those "interlock" connections. Lower unit oil: More black then gray but plenty of gray and smells like straight 90w out of a truck rear end.
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    1971 Evinrude 50hp stuck in forward

    I'm not to bad with a wrench and so far actually really enjoying the challenge. Mechanical stuff I have no fear, electrical side is not my strong point. I'm not afraid to tear her down if need be but I'm not ignorant enough to try it without SOME guidance. So I REALLY appreciate your help!!!!
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    1971 Evinrude 50hp stuck in forward

    Ok, it maybe a day or two but I will let you know what I find. Both of those issue you speak of sound either very expensive or fatal lol
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    1971 Evinrude 50hp stuck in forward

    That's what I read, pretty good idea actually.
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    1971 Evinrude 50hp stuck in forward

    That's what I will be addressing next. It's a new to me boat, so im just going to change the oil. That is correct.. it was running and shifting... then just stopped reacting to the toggles and stayed in forward. I checked today and the power is still getting to the wires inside by the...
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    1971 Evinrude 50hp stuck in forward

    I found one glass fuse back on top of the engine and it APPEARED to be fine. I was thinking the same thing considering it lost everything all at once.
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    1971 Evinrude 50hp stuck in forward

    First time boat owner.. not COMPLETELY dumb mechanical wise. I have a 1971 Evinrude 50hp electric shift. When I bought the boat the factory shift buttons felt absolutely terrible and the engine was stuck in forward. So I tried to install rocker switches and it worked great, had neutral, reverse...
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