Forward gear

[Overvolted]

Installed new lower shift cable Alpha one gen one. When selecting reverse i spin the prop clockwise and it locks in reverse. When I spin the prop counter clockwise I get a light ratchet action.
When I select forward I rotate the prop counter clockwise and it locks into forward gear however, when I spin the prop clockwise I get an extremely firm ratchet action.

My question is does this sound correct or am I engaging forward gear too much? I am about three hours away from splash and I do not want to tear up a drive I just put a boat buck into.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Adjust the barrel nut till the ratcheting is even.

Edit: 6"?

 

[Overvolted]

I am at the 6 inches for the barrel. Followed the procedure to the letter. Twice.

 

[Lazy Daze]

OK, then go back to my first comment.

 

[Overvolted]

OK, then go back to my first comment.

I have it adjusted evenly now, thank you!! Heading to the lake now.

For future reference, could that have caused a serious issue if it was ran like that?

 

[Lazy Daze]

No, not likely right away based on what you have said. But eventually you may have trouble getting into gear and grinding the gears.