No forward or reverse! Need suggestions.

No forward or reverse! Need suggestions. #11884474 10/17/16 11:53 AM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 32 A Alfredo OP Outdoorsman
OP Alfredo Outdoorsman A Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 32	My 2004 Mercury Optimax 225 won't go into forward or reverse. I removed the cowling and checked, it appears to be sliding into the correct position either forward or reverse. Any ideas on what the issue is, rpm's will go up but prop is not spinning? Also, not sure where to take it to get back on the water fast. I am in Fort Worth. Captaining for some High School boys this Saturday. Hope I don't have to disappoint these young men!

Re: No forward or reverse! Need suggestions. [Re: Alfredo] #11884540 10/17/16 12:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 16,932 Seadrift TX P Pat Goff TFF Guru
Pat Goff TFF Guru P Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 16,932 Seadrift TX	See if you can manually engage by disconnecting the cable. Hopefully you can. Pat Goff Seadrift TX

Re: No forward or reverse! Need suggestions. [Re: Alfredo] #11884892 10/17/16 03:47 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 32 A Alfredo OP Outdoorsman
OP Alfredo Outdoorsman A Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 32	Got it repaired. Spun the prop.

Hop To