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Old 07-16-2005 | 04:36 PM
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I had to replace the driveshaft due to U-joints exploding. After puting it all back together, I now can shift to neutral and forward fine. When I shift to reverse, it keeps popping in and out of gear.

I disconnected the shift cable and maually shifted it, it does the same thing. What should I check next.
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Old 07-17-2005 | 05:27 AM
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Why does it pop in and out of reverse - is it an adjustment or blown clutch?
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Old 07-17-2005 | 03:57 PM
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WILL BE GLAD TO TRY AND HELP U OUT BUT FIRST NEED TO KNOW WHAT KIND OF DRIVE....MERC??? ALPHA BRAVO ECT

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Old 07-17-2005 | 04:38 PM
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'89 bravo drive
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Old 07-17-2005 | 10:28 PM
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When the U joints exploded it may have streched the shift cable that goes to the drive.
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Old 07-18-2005 | 07:47 AM
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I replaced the entire transom assembly with a TA from an HP500 so it is a newer shift cable.
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