reverse stalling !!!!!

ralphjr_2000 · 06-24-2013, 02:40 AM

Hello,

Well I took the boat out this year and had a new problem that I have never had before. When i try to put the throttle into reverse the motor dies. About 50% of the time. I am completely lost. It has never done this before. I am mechanically inclined but have no idea what to do or where to start. I have a 91 Mariah 1850....V -6 with the alpha drive. Am wondering if this is a simple adjustment of the cables???? I have no issue with going into forward gear at all....Sometimes if Im quick i can get into reverse before motor dies...Any and all help is appreciated!!!!! Talk slow as Im still new to all this fix it stuff....lol...Ralph

***ColoradoDiablo*** · 06-24-2013, 03:22 AM

Ralph ,

Take a look at this thread for cable adjustment. It could be out of adjustment.
It could be the shift interrupt switch that is going , but I bet it's cable related.
Is it hard to get in reverse?
Here is more info on the symptom you describe.
It explains the issue in easy to understand terms.

Believe me.........I need easy directions too!