1978 85hp Evinrude shifting issues

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  • August 6, 2020 at 6:54 am #210965
    Fixitruss
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      Hello all, thanks for letting me join this forum. I’ve looked for the search function and can’t find it so I’ll ask my question. My 1978 (per the serial number on the motor mount – 1976 per the shift linkage) 85hp Evinrude is starting to give me problems when trying to shift into forward. I’ve messed with the adjuster on the shift cable at the motor and that seems to temporarily work but only temporarily. Where can I purchase a shop manual for this motor? Any help with this or how to navigate the forum will be appreciated.

      August 6, 2020 at 8:06 am #210967
      Buccaneer
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        Welcome to the Forum.
        Can’t help you with your shifting problems, but
        from this page, there is a search box……..

        https://aomci.org/forums/

        You’ll probably have better luck from guys on the forum that
        actually worked on these engines for a living……
        just give them time to have a cup of coffee or two!

        Prepare to be boarded!

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        Fixitruss
        August 6, 2020 at 8:38 am #210971
        Fixitruss
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          Oops, guess I just thanked myself. Meant to thank you for answering. Lol

          August 6, 2020 at 1:54 pm #210991
          fleetwin
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            How about posting the engine’s model number, or posting a picture of the engine. The gearcases were completely different from 1976 to 1978, so you will want to get the proper manual…
            Give us more of a description of the shifting issues you are having. Perhaps you just have a cable or control box issue, have you tried shifting into forward by hand with the cables removed?

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