Mercruiser Shift Cables. Sterndrive and outboard shift cables. Control

Mercury Outboard Shift Rod Adjustment. Shifter Mercury Outboard Shift Linkage Diagram The .3 inches is measured from the top of the nut to the top of the shift rod Coat driveshaft splines with 2-4-C (be sure to wipe any lube from top of driveshaft) 6.

This video explains how to adjust your shift rod to the proper length for 6-15hp two-stroke mercury outboards The .3 inches is measured from the top of the nut to the top of the shift rod

MERCRUISER SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT WITH BOAT IN WATER YouTube

if its like mine (2001 merc mariner 40hp) pretty sure it would be, there is not much adjustment on the linkage about 1 inch The .3 inches is measured from the top of the nut to the top of the shift rod Place the cable end on the engine shift shaft attachment, then see where the cable adjustment "nut" lines up with the cable attachment point on the engine

Mercury outboard shift rod adjustment. I adjust the nut on the cable so it is centered on the engine attachment. Coat driveshaft splines with 2-4-C (be sure to wipe any lube from top of driveshaft) 6.

Mercruiser Shift Cables. Sterndrive and outboard shift cables. Control. Place gear housing into neutral by pushing down on lower shift shaft (from forward gear) to neutral detent, prop will spin freely in either direction if its like mine (2001 merc mariner 40hp) pretty sure it would be, there is not much adjustment on the linkage about 1 inch