Stuck in forward gear?

[bambiblaster]

I went to load the boat on the trailer saturday and found out I didnt have rev. I shut the engine off . When I restarted it in neutal it was still in forward. I got home took the lower off and turned the shift shift and no change? its a XR6 150.....OD145109.

[EuropeanAM]

You'll need to get someone to tear down the gearcase, to determine the precise failure.

Several possible causes... and it is imperitive that the correct tools (and appropriate service literature) be utilized during the repair.

We do not usually recommend gearcase repairs as a "DIY" item, due to the extensive special tooling required.

[bambiblaster]

Thanks EuropeanAM I know there is special tooling just looking for some insight on what maybe the issue.

[blackram]

I was stuck in reverse once. The cable had come off under the cowling when I switched gears.

[bambiblaster]

I wish it was that easy blackram

[gvilletom]

I had mine stuck in reverse once and it turned out that the shift pin(camfollower) in the lower unit broke.

[haveme1]

I was stuck in reverse once. The cable had come off under the cowling when I switched gears.

+1

[EuropeanAM]

Thanks EuropeanAM I know there is special tooling just looking for some insight on what maybe the issue.

If the control/cables are functioning, and the cable is connected, possibilities would include (but are not necessarily limited to) failures in the:

-Shift Shaft/Linkages
-Shift follower
-Clutch Dog or Crosspin
-Forward Gear/Bearing
-Propshaft/Bearings

[bambiblaster]

It was the crosspin thanks European .. the bad part it took out the pinion gear

[EuropeanAM]

Unfortunately, that's not uncommon when the crosspin fails.

[bambiblaster]

Hey EuropeanAM do you know is a lower from a different year will work I believe my is a 93 , or different HP like a 200. Thanks for the comments .

[EuropeanAM]

Hey EuropeanAM do you know is a lower from a different year will work I believe my is a 93 , or different HP like a 200. Thanks for the comments .

There are a NUMBER of different gearcases that will bolt up (primarily from other 2.5L models). HOWEVER... there are also different bore sizes, shaft lengths, and GEAR RATIOS.

Always best confirm each gearcase by serial number and/or Part Number.