I pulled rear cover off my b1 and (besides all the oil) a large ball bearing dropped out.

From looking at the diagrams, it appears to be part of the shift detent assy. Does the shift detent assy only include the steel ball and 2 springs that just fits in the cavity of the rear housing putting pressure against the shift arm base? Is this normal that the ball just sandwiches itself in there or am i missing someting here?

Thanks

Yeah, you got the right idea.. Only thing is, I thought there was only one spring...maybe your's is broken??

Gociggie31,
I looked in my Bravo manual. Thats the way it is. the newer bravos have what is called a ball canister not just a ball. Hope this helps. The manual only shows one spring.

there are 2 different springs, one small one and a larger one

Thanks

you are on the money the only thing you didnt mention is "merc 101"

cool, I will just carry-on with the addition of bathing the ball and springs in merc 101.

Thanks all.

Joe, how's it going? Hope all is well.

great gociggie31

just waiting for the weather to break getting tired of just building motors

Wyatt

Got the package...you be duh bomb! THANKS!!!

Stan