What's wrong with my Bravo 3 ?

[Dave S]

I have only had this problem happen to me twice over the last few weeks so I am not sure what to think. When I shift into forward and then try to accelerate, the engine will rev a bit (like the outdrive is in neutral), but then it will suddenly engage. Both times this has happened, I could not get the problem to surface again no matter how many times I would shift into neutral and then back into forward.

Could I have a cable adjustment issue here or could it be something internal to the Bravo 3? I plan to talk to the Service Department about it Monday since it's under warranty but I thought I would ask here to see if anyone has any thoughts on what the problem might be.

Dave

 

[bluebelly]

It should be the shift cable that goes from the engine to the outdrive, it is about 3 or 4 feet long and is known to stretch out over time. This is NOT the cable that goes from the throttle/shifter (at the helm) to the engine. Mine had to be replaced 2 times in a 9 year period (550 hours). I bet that is the cause.

Hope this helps.

 

[fc3]

Hmm. It's not an inboard? This must be one of those trick questions.