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honda 8 remote rough gear change. Two questions.

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Teddy1

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I recently had an issue with my outboard stuck in reverse - found out the connecting rod has disconnected.
the mechanic reconnected the rod (just above the prop) problem solved.
New problem has arisen however: Going into reverse i hear a rapid metal tapping (almost grinding)
As i continue to move the lever backward, the gear clicks into place and reverse happens.
Forward is fine no issues it works like syncromesh. Two questions: :confused:
For reverse am i looking at a cable adjustment here or has the mechanic reattached the connecting rod incorrectly?
Is there any cause for me to discontinue using it in its current condition - will i be damage the gears?

Thanks for any advice
Ted
 
Yes, yes and maybe.

YES
The tech may have not connected the linkage correctly. He may have turned the top nut down further than it should be to make sure that it did not back off. That would cause too much forward and not enough reverse. The proper way to reconnect is shown on the first page of the pdf instructions on changing the water pump.

This adjustment should be done with the motor in reverse.

YES
If the adjustment did not fix it, then you will have to go to the throttle and shift cables.

Both cables should be adjusted with the motor in forward and full throttle. This is different than most motors' cables are adjusted. It is possible that the throttle cable is out of adjustment causing problems (normally binding) with the shift cable.

MAYBE
The grinding is never good. I think once you get the adjustments correct, that will go away.

Mike
 

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Mike has supplied you with all the adjustment info you need. I just want to point out....as I do to pretty much anyone that is LISTENING....when you select a gear on an outboard....pretty much ANY outboard....there is a proper "technique" to use. And, it is as follows;

ALWAYS select forward OR reverse from neutral. Meaning...don't go immediately into reverse from forward or from forward to reverse, without pausing for just a "tick" in neutral. Allow the transmission to come out of gear for just a second before selecting the other gear. That makes sense...right?

NOW...here's the part that many don't seem to get. When you pause for that quick second in neutral...select the desired gear QUICKLY...as with a SNAP. DO NOT gently "slide" the shifter forward or rearward in a "slow motion" manner. Instead, select the gear with a BANG...meaning quickly and positively.

Doing your shifting this way will actually PREVENT grinding and wear on your transmission.

Shifting into a gear "gently" keeps the clutch dog gear from positively engaging and allows it to sort of "bounce", preventing the shift from immediately taking place and causing a grinding sound. This WILL, over time, damage the clutch dog and make replacement necessary.

Good luck with your outboard.
 
thanks jgmo
i was not aware that i should snap into gear - i was being ultra delicate with the motion. I will try this first and
it may very well eliminate the grinding of the slow motion - it makes sense. I was aware that you need to rest in neutral
in fact with my slow motion gear changing - it came wit the territory.



And thanks guys - appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
 
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