Not Going In Forward Help Please

[Brent Christian]

The other day took the boat out and went to take off and sounded like it spun something and then wouldnt go into gear? its a 87 merc 115. What should i check my dad use to do all my boat work but he passed away 4 months ago any help would be appreciated. 

        Thanks

[gardnerjigman]

Make sure the shifting cable is tight. I've seen them loosen up and not quite engage. Usually happens with reverse though.

I'm sorry to hear about you dad.

[Dirty South Fishing]

Try to take your prop off, if it's really hard to come of, it could be your clutch. Have you hit any stumps or anything recently?

I truly am sorry to hear about your Dad. My mom passed away 10 months ago. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

[Brent Christian]

It will spin out of water but under pressure it doesnt prop came off like it should.And thanks my dad was a boat mechanic for 32 years

[Fishing Rhino]

Sounds like you may have spun the hub on the prop.

 

 

http://www.marineenginedigest.com/diy/spunprophub.htm

[Tim Kelly]

Sounds like you may have spun the hub on the prop.

 

 

http://www.marineenginedigest.com/diy/spunprophub.htm

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[Al Wolbach]

Sounds like you may have spun the hub on the prop.

 

 

http://www.marineenginedigest.com/diy/spunprophub.htm

 

 

 

 

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[Brent Christian]

Would it still work in reverse though?

[FishinCop646]

I'm with JigMan on this one. Check your shift cable. This happened to me last year.