Water Romper
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Not sure if I am explaining this right, (1995- Merc 200 BM, stock) Reverse seems to be "slipping: doesn't "grab" like it used to. When I launched a few weeks ago , I would put it in reverse, boat would chug just fine and I could maneuver in reverse great, last weekend, put it in reverse and had to give it a bit of throttle just to get it to move. Forward appears to be fine.
Going to change the lower gear oil today to see if I see any metal. Otherwise, your thoughts- Simple cable adjustment or am I screwed and the lower is either going or gone?
Only thing "new" is the impeller was replaced, no signs of anything odd. Water "pee's" fine, seemed to run just fine.
Also, when the boat is out of water, NOT RUNNING, if I put it in gear, should the prop spin freely (either forward or reverse) or should I hear or feel resistance? Can I adjust the cable going this route- adjust, put in reverse, see if prop "grabs" or ? Might seem elementary to you OB Guru's but I figure even if its a dumb question, it will help me learn.
Thanks in advance
Going to change the lower gear oil today to see if I see any metal. Otherwise, your thoughts- Simple cable adjustment or am I screwed and the lower is either going or gone?
Only thing "new" is the impeller was replaced, no signs of anything odd. Water "pee's" fine, seemed to run just fine.
Also, when the boat is out of water, NOT RUNNING, if I put it in gear, should the prop spin freely (either forward or reverse) or should I hear or feel resistance? Can I adjust the cable going this route- adjust, put in reverse, see if prop "grabs" or ? Might seem elementary to you OB Guru's but I figure even if its a dumb question, it will help me learn.
Thanks in advance