Going into gear

[BassWrangler]

I have a Mercury XR4 150 that goes into reverse just fine but the only way I can get it into forward is to rev the engine up, with hot-foot, and slam it in forward. If the motor is at idle and I try forward, it just grinds. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Fshn Cpa]

Had that happen to my Evinrude and it was something in the lower unit. Need a good repair guy. I would talk to Fish-N-Fun

 

[BassWrangler]

Thank you.

 

[churly]

sounds like a busted clutch dog in the lower unit.

 

[billyc]

See if you can adjust forward cable all the way. If it still does it then it's the clutch dog bout a five hundred dollar repair.

 

[BassWrangler]

I planning on trying that this weekend and hoping it works. But, if not, I guess you gotta pay to play right? Lol. Thank you

 

[Fshn Cpa]

A boat is a hole in the water surrounded by wood, fiberglass or metal into which one pours money - old quote

 

[BassWrangler]

I adjusted my shifter cable and now it’s smooth as butter. Thanks guys!!