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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    The slot adjustment is what it ends up at. Due to age of boat/outdrive more than likely there are other issues that may be causing more travel required to aquire both Fwd and Rev. A new cable change on a all in spec shift system works usually with no slot adjustment when in the middle of the...
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    Tests that would tell you if the cable/linkage is bad, In general if you remove the shift control cable from the shift bracket, shift the control handle to full forward/wide open throttle and make a mark at the cable end on the steel threaded tube that cable core runs through, now go full...
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    Thermostat Gaskets

    No RTV anywhere near those brass rivits
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    Thermostat Gaskets

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    Thermostat Gaskets

    Ground continuity. Some thermostat housings have the temp sender install in them and if a plain gasket is used and you goop the threads of the mounting bolts you will have no ground path
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    Thermostat Gaskets

    1. 140* thermostat not 160* 2. If all surfaces are clean and not rough by years of corrosion, only gaskets are needed BUT you can add a light coating of rtv if you want to, to metal surfaces. Make note of orientation of the plastic insert with two notches (Item 10). It is shown in diagram you...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 EFI in 1996 boat

    Get the proper Mercruiser sevice manual. It will have the schematics and parts/ items for the engine. Most marine engines are "moduler" in design. Disconnect power, fuel, shift cables, and incoming water ans engine can be removed. Not sure that the amount of posts for questions and answers...
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    Trim outdrive up ~ 2 inches from all the way down. (This puts a slight strain on short shift cable) Take keys out of ignition!!!!!!!!!!! Have a second person stand at the prop. You, remove the short shift cable from the shift bracket. The one that goes to the outdrive. After the cable has been...
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    Out of time Shortly is a few minutes not hours. Sorry
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    MAKE IT QUICK. You are on my time on a Saturday night. i am not on your time. You have 15 minutes and then I have no idea when or if I will respond
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    Send me your phone number Where are you located? If outside US you will have to call me
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    shift cable adjustment. Remove both from bracket. Shift control to full wide open throttle. Now push short cable all tbe way in by hand and turn prop C'clockwise to engage clutch dog. Maintain slight positive pressure on ahort cable end and make measuremint from barrel to center of mounting...
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    Yes, its no more than an on/off micro switch. When depressed it shorts Coil - to ground which kills ignition. (When working properly you barely notice this happening.) With ignition OFF set meter to ohms. Connect either meter lead to one wire with one lead coming off switch. There typically is...
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    If its a 1975 your lucky it lasted this long
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    1. On a trailer the interupter may not engage as there is no load on the prop and prop shaft. it has to be confirmed in the water under load 2. if you activate the switch only ( anytime on or off trailer) does the engine stall?
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