alright I give....lol before I break something I need someone s advise here.
I have a 1994 javelin with a conceled OMC gear shifterthan has locked up and I can get the handle off the shaft. My manual says theres a set screw but there isn't. any advise would be helpful
thanks!
2006 RANGER 519VX
200HP MERCURY OPTI-MAX
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It should be an allen set screw and located at the bottom of the handle! Put it in reverse and you should be able to see it. If the shifter is stuck you may have to feel for it.
Dan Burnette - Marietta, GA
Triton 18TRX - 200 HO G2
To gain access to the set screw I think you need to put it in reverse all the way back through the slot at the bottom.
shifter is locked in netrual position....Ive turned till I can see the bottom of shifter in this position I cant see a set screw.
2006 RANGER 519VX
200HP MERCURY OPTI-MAX
Will the neutral lock out engage? Have you tried unhooking the cables at the motor? The set screw is a 1/8" Allen and it is hidden up under the recess on the shifter. You shift it to reverse to access it because of visability and usually the seat is in the way.
cable are disconnected, I have taken the cover and lock out off and mounting screws out can sping the hold asy aroung and see in the bottom but can not see set screw. Shifter's gear is locked and will not move. Guess only thing i can do is cut or break off the handle....????
2006 RANGER 519VX
200HP MERCURY OPTI-MAX
Sounds like it will have to come to that.
ANYONE havea concelled omc gear shifter in good shape laying around if so let me know...now got to figure out had to cut without damaging the boat...lol
2006 RANGER 519VX
200HP MERCURY OPTI-MAX
Anyway you can get your arm in the back side and unhook the shift cable? I have a complete setup.
I think if I can drive the handle off the gear assy then I will be able to slide the asy out from behind the outerwall of the hull . Then the cable should also be accessible.Going to try that now.
2006 RANGER 519VX
200HP MERCURY OPTI-MAX
You should be able to access the set screw in any setting. It would be easier and cheaper to remove the seats.
ok I got that Hitch out of there...lolhad to drill the plastic cover plate to access the handle set screw got the handle off then had to take the seat / fuel tank flooring out and reach around push the control out under the steering console got the cables off and found the shifter detant steel ball had worn the netrul slot out to the poing the ball would not push up....need a detent plate at less. whant a painful job!
2006 RANGER 519VX
200HP MERCURY OPTI-MAX
when I go back with it I should only have to rehook the shifter cable if Ive got the hotfoot ..right/
2006 RANGER 519VX
200HP MERCURY OPTI-MAX
Correct unless you want to install a separate new cable for the HF and leave the throttle cable coiled up inside the battery compartment for a hot spare.
JUST WANT TO THANK cHAMPIONMAN FOR SAVING THE DAY AGAIN....he came up to greenville met me with a shifter & a smile!
worked my butt of Saturday and Sunday but got the ole Girl ready for the waqter again!
Thanks!
2006 RANGER 519VX
200HP MERCURY OPTI-MAX
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