Nuno Fig
New Member
- May 23, 2023
- 12
- Boat Info
- 2003 Amberjack 290
- Engines
- mercruiser 5.7L MPI 350's
Hi all. After splashing the boat at the marina, unfortunately I had to pull the boat out of the water...tchatching!
My "new to me" 2003 Amberjack 290, with 5.7l MPI 350's and bravo 3's, is stuck in forward gear (port engine/outdrive). As I was starting the engines, I could not start the port engine. After moving the port shift control back and forth, I was able to start the engine, but drive is stuck in forward...port shifter sees too loose. After checking shifting cable at the cockpit port shifter, and moving the shifter back and forth, I can see that it is working properly, moving the shift bracket mounted at the exhaust elbow as it should. Thus, I assume the problem would be with the shift cable (lower cable) that connects to the outdrive.
I have ordered the cable and a transom bellow kit just in case.
I have watched some videos on you tube, and there is a mention of a detent ball and spring...
Aside from pulling the outdrive, replacing the cable and most likely the cable bellows...should I be looking at anything else?
Hopefully I can get the boat back on the water soon...
My "new to me" 2003 Amberjack 290, with 5.7l MPI 350's and bravo 3's, is stuck in forward gear (port engine/outdrive). As I was starting the engines, I could not start the port engine. After moving the port shift control back and forth, I was able to start the engine, but drive is stuck in forward...port shifter sees too loose. After checking shifting cable at the cockpit port shifter, and moving the shifter back and forth, I can see that it is working properly, moving the shift bracket mounted at the exhaust elbow as it should. Thus, I assume the problem would be with the shift cable (lower cable) that connects to the outdrive.
I have ordered the cable and a transom bellow kit just in case.
I have watched some videos on you tube, and there is a mention of a detent ball and spring...
Aside from pulling the outdrive, replacing the cable and most likely the cable bellows...should I be looking at anything else?
Hopefully I can get the boat back on the water soon...