shifters real stiff?
05-22-2006, 06:30 AM
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Re: shifters real stiff?
The reason I asked what brand shifter is merc had a problem with the commander 3000 shifter and it would do exactly what you are stating
yes try disconnecting the cables in the engine compartment, and try shifting the shifter (after the cable to the out drive is disconnected in the engine compartment)
if that feels fine then it is either the other cable or the shift mechanism in the out drive
do not
yes try disconnecting the cables in the engine compartment, and try shifting the shifter (after the cable to the out drive is disconnected in the engine compartment)
if that feels fine then it is either the other cable or the shift mechanism in the out drive
do not
05-22-2006, 06:44 AM
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Re: shifters real stiff?
Guys it was mentioned above a bravo X drive is different. I have a brand new XR drive that shifts hard and I was going to check it when I change the fluid. Is the XR different from a regular Bravo 1?
06-05-2006, 08:23 PM
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Re: shifters real stiff?
Grease the ball detent , sliding sleeve, I dont know this stuff. Im not sure if I will try it myself or not. Is this difficult to do? I am just a backyard mechanic. What cover do I take off, is it the one on the top of the outdrive? Where do I drain the fluid?
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06-06-2006, 06:35 PM
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Re: shifters real stiff?
Originally Posted by 95caliber
anyone,anyone?
06-06-2006, 07:08 PM
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Re: shifters real stiff?
Originally Posted by Mr Gadgets
To remove the back cap you must drain the oil down to that level. If it isnt time to change your gear lube you can just drain a quart and then pull the back cap. Use Merc 101 lube to grease up the detent ball and socket and put a big gob on the shifter lever. One other issue is the lower cable. If it is bent, it will cause problems. Hopefully, greasing the detent ball will cure the problem and no cables need to be replace.. Let us know what you find..
Hope this helps
Dick
Hope this helps
Dick
06-06-2006, 09:45 PM
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I did not drain my drive to lube the shiffter guts, just pulled the back cover. It is a seperate cavity with very little grease on the parts inside, they can get water in as mentioned above so do a good job of sealing the cover when you put it back together. The late model Bravo's like my X do have to be drained, Merc finally got smart and copied the way Volvo intended for the gut to get constant lube. If you are going to copy a drive that many have not been torn down in 20-30 years do it right!
Edit: Honest a kid could do the job super simple!
Edit: Honest a kid could do the job super simple!
06-07-2006, 08:54 AM
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Re: shifters real stiff?
Thank's a lot Good T .....it's just what i looking for ....you ROCK....cause like you know my engish is not very good .....But with a Drawing ... i will understand for shure.... 
My drive is a Bravo 1 X .....can i assume it's like the drawing ??
Thank's again
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My drive is a Bravo 1 X .....can i assume it's like the drawing ??
Thank's again
Best Regard's
