Lower unit installation

[georgea]

"have late 85,75hp merc. chang

"have late 85,75hp merc. changed the water pump, but now have a problem getting the engine to shift from R-F-N. seems to be in forward only. what position should the lower unit be in, and how do you know what position it is in before installing it? Thanks,georgea"

 

[haventaclue]

"Hi George,put control in forw

"Hi George,put control in forward,get a vice grips and shift the lower unit into forward,it's in forward if the prop can't turn counter clockwise,spin either way freely in neutral, turn a bit in either direction in reverse,"

 

[georgea]

"Hi Noel, Thank you for inform

"Hi Noel, Thank you for information.When the weather is warmer, I

will give it a try."