How To Adjust Shifter Cable On Mercruiser. By changing shifting at the throttle lever it shouldnt be the issue theres only limit stopping setscrews You have to set it properly at the engine where the neutral switch is located. Shift Plate showing early style shift interupter switch roller on a lever.
Adjust the cable so it fits snugly between the studs which are pre-mounted and hold the shift cable in position. Just replaced the lower shift cable in my 2000 242 Bravo 3 57L TBI. If it dies when you put it into gear or makes a clicking noise like the gear is missing it could be the shift cable.
Using Adjustment Tool 91-12427 shift cables can be adjusted without or with the sterndrive installed using the following procedure.
Hi yall One of the reasons I was looking to go Volvo on my 23 re-power is the dreaded shift interrupt problems on Mercruisers. Mercury Marines MerCruiser stern drive system consists of the engine outdrive and operator controls. The shift system of a Mercruiser Alpha system is really very simple BUT it must all be working properly. Learn how to replace your Alpha lower shift cable with our tech support specialist Phil.
