Only forward gear

[cinmike]

I have a 1982 70hp mariner cha

I have a 1982 70hp mariner changed water pump reinstalled lower unit know I only have forward gear no nuetral or reverse.I did not shift it into forward when i changed the water pump any ideas how to fix this problem.

 

[haventaclue]

"Mike, drop the lwr unit again

"Mike, drop the lwr unit again,shift into neutral,take a vice grips shift lwr unit into neutral.Should slide in no bother."