351 cobra outdrive won't shift to forward

[limbclimber 001]

The shifter started getting hard to move the last few times I was out,one time it wouldn't come out of reverse but after a few moves on the shifter it came out and went forward.Now it won't shift into forward at all.could the shifter cause all of this.

 

[chiefalen]

SHIFT SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS for "KW-RG" (1986-1991) CLUTCH DOG MODELS

 

[limbclimber 001]

Is this an expensive and timely fix if I get it done by my mechanic ?

 

[boatin_bob]

It could be the shifter but a lot of times it's the lower shift cable itself (between engine and drive), either out of adjustment or binding and needs to be replaced. I think the cable is in the $100 range and the mechanic will probably need 3 - 4 hrs?

 

[chiefalen]

Anyone can do it print it out read and re-read it, if you don't do it then give it to the mechanic.

Stuart writes about every aspect, best written i have ever seen, on this subject.

That the reason i gave you the link.

 

[limbclimber 001]

the mechanic who is familiar with the boat comes today and I will pass on the link.thanks so much for the link. I will learn about this boat just like I did when I had my Volvo Penta and got all my help here,I never had to take it in because of the detailed help.

 

[limbclimber 001]

Thanks once again for the help,the link was great and now I am back on the water again!