This a 2008 Yamaha 25hp (2 stroke) ESH.
After replacing both the upper shift rod and lower shift cam assembly, I had a hell of a time getting it to stay in reverse. After a little bit of internet coaching and adjusting how the barrel nut affected the length of the shift cam assembly, it seemed to shift nicely out of the water. I thought I had it right by and test drove it. After about an hour doing normal shift activities on the water, the boat got stuck in reverse. Not fun in a narrow, congested waterway with heavy current. I don't want to be in that spot again, When I got home, I noticed the shift rods weren't joined, the barrel nut must not have been spun down enough to effectivity grab and join to the shift cam assembly. I'm asking how my latest adjustments look to folks that excel in the field of shift rod, lock nut and barrel nut positioning.
Here's how it looks now:
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
Thanks for any helpful input.
After replacing both the upper shift rod and lower shift cam assembly, I had a hell of a time getting it to stay in reverse. After a little bit of internet coaching and adjusting how the barrel nut affected the length of the shift cam assembly, it seemed to shift nicely out of the water. I thought I had it right by and test drove it. After about an hour doing normal shift activities on the water, the boat got stuck in reverse. Not fun in a narrow, congested waterway with heavy current. I don't want to be in that spot again, When I got home, I noticed the shift rods weren't joined, the barrel nut must not have been spun down enough to effectivity grab and join to the shift cam assembly. I'm asking how my latest adjustments look to folks that excel in the field of shift rod, lock nut and barrel nut positioning.
Here's how it looks now:
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
Thanks for any helpful input.
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