.... hi all i no this has been cover a 100 times but im just not finding the answers im looking for!!! & thought maybe you all could help me i just got back from the lake with my 98 searay 175... 3,0 i/o mercruiser the problem im having is that i can start my boat fine & go in reverse fine but not forward!!! i put it in forwrd gear and have to almost "pump the throttle" (keep in mind motor is on and im trying to go) till it decides to jump in too gear!!! theres no pattern or perticular way or reason it just does it when it wants!!!!!! from everything i've read its the cables! it should be 6" fully extended for the top cable with the brass barrel & 2 7/8- 3 1/8 total movement for the lower cable??? im attaching a pic of what im think should be correct and if so my cables are WAY off any suggestions?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38381244@N07/3743335152/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38381244@N07/3743335152/