Did you figure out the issue? I have intermittent issues. That sticks on me and I cannot start the boat. I have to go mess with that to get it started sometimes. Let me know.
Hello from Ohio. 1986 Imperial 20' cuddy. V-8 like yours. Was having reverse engaging problems from last year. I thought I would replace the cut out switch due to age. I found a guy that had a brand new OEM roller cutout switch. Installed no problem. I spent ALL day playing around with cable adjustments. It doesn't seem like the shift cutout switch LEVER is activating properly. It wont move and "snap" like it use to, thus not properly operating the cutout switch . Sometime it doesn't even move, I cant figure it out. I did the 6 inch measurement and spun barrels in every direction....no go. Do you think a new kit/plate would resolve? Approx how much is it? I already threw away $100 on the OEM switch...lol
Here's why it doesn't move unless the boat in running w prop in water: forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/295363-how-to-how-the-shift-interrupt-system-works Shift interrupt only gets the motor out of gear. It does not help the boat go into gear.
That shift interrupter, it must not move on land; only in the water with the engine idling it will move,but very briefly, to the side, then return to the center; You need to adjust the 2 cables on top ; 6 inches on the down cable, the one going down to the stern drive, then the upper cable,the one to the boat shifter lever. If the down cable is too hard to move,if it is damaged inside, (you disconnect it on top and move it by hand to check) it MUST be changed-- not easy, half-lengthy job!!-- or the engine will cut out and die everytime you shift.
I am having the same issue with my 30' Sea Ray twine 350's starboard engine stalls when shifting in and out of gear in the marina, and sometimes port engine stalls also,,very sketchy lol..I found upgraded switches with brackets on line going to order them up for next season.
Hey dude, I have the same issue my roller won’t move. Changed the lower shift cable. It shift but it just won’t make the roller move with the remote cable installed
@@brandonglancy6884 it won’t work out of the water like you would think. There is no resistance. Just adjust it so it shifts into both gears and neutral out of water You may need to adjust the remote cable almost all the way
Did you figure out the issue? I have intermittent issues. That sticks on me and I cannot start the boat. I have to go mess with that to get it started sometimes. Let me know.
Can anyone help me what is this whole rack called where the gear cables sit i meed for my chev 350 inboard i need the board set with neutral sensor
Hello from Ohio. 1986 Imperial 20' cuddy. V-8 like yours. Was having reverse engaging problems from last year. I thought I would replace the cut out switch due to age. I found a guy that had a brand new OEM roller cutout switch. Installed no problem. I spent ALL day playing around with cable adjustments. It doesn't seem like the shift cutout switch LEVER is activating properly. It wont move and "snap" like it use to, thus not properly operating the cutout switch . Sometime it doesn't even move, I cant figure it out. I did the 6 inch measurement and spun barrels in every direction....no go. Do you think a new kit/plate would resolve? Approx how much is it? I already threw away $100 on the OEM switch...lol
I have the same problem, it won’t move the roller. I changed the cable and it didn’t do anything
It doesn't move unless the boat is running with the prop in water
only with running ? strange no ? have the same problem.....
Retro Garage videos I’ve Also been told this needs adjusted with boat running on the trailer in the water
Ever figure this out?
EXACT same problem.
Here's why it doesn't move unless the boat in running w prop in water:
forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/295363-how-to-how-the-shift-interrupt-system-works
Shift interrupt only gets the motor out of gear. It does not help the boat go into gear.
@@stevelattner726 thank you i just did my shit cable and was wonder why the interrupt was not moving now and was moving before
Did you fig out the problem I am having same issue
Mine does the same thing
What did you find out ?
That shift interrupter, it must not move on land; only in the water with the engine idling it will move,but very briefly, to the side, then return to the center;
You need to adjust the 2 cables on top ; 6 inches on the down cable, the one going down to the stern drive, then the upper cable,the one to the boat shifter lever.
If the down cable is too hard to move,if it is damaged inside, (you disconnect it on top and move it by hand to check) it MUST be changed-- not easy, half-lengthy job!!-- or the engine will cut out and die everytime you shift.
I am having the same issue with my 30' Sea Ray twine 350's starboard engine stalls when shifting in and out of gear in the marina, and sometimes port engine stalls also,,very sketchy lol..I found upgraded switches with brackets on line going to order them up for next season.
Hey dude, I have the same issue my roller won’t move. Changed the lower shift cable. It shift but it just won’t make the roller move with the remote cable installed
@@HolyFixI'm here with same issue in new lower cable, did you find out ?
@@brandonglancy6884 it won’t work out of the water like you would think. There is no resistance.
Just adjust it so it shifts into both gears and neutral out of water
You may need to adjust the remote cable almost all the way