I paid close attention to the position of the vertical shift shaft. With the prop shaft out i could easily see where the nose of the shift pin rests. With the boat shifter on forward the vertical shifter rod is up exposing its tip which is the lowest point of the hump allowing the clutch...
Reverse gear works fine been when put in forward a clacking sound continues for a minute or two then finally slams into gear solidly. It sounds awful until its all the way engaged. I confirmed its not a cable adjustment need. The shifter cable pushes the lever fully into forward position. So...