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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    UPDATE*** Launched the boat today, same issue, played around with it a bit to no avail. Notched shift plate working as it should depressing switch arm. I had already verified continuity from the switch to the coil, with the engine running I manually closed the switch and nothing happened. When...
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    I hear ya. Dipping the boat tomorrow morning, I still find the whole thing weird. This isn’t my first rodeo and that boat was shifting in and out of gear smooth as butter one weekend, and not so much the other. Shift adjustment procedure definitely required more adjustment than I would have...
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    how much adjustment is considered normal or within the realm of “normal” off that 7/16 stud? It was about half way center of the slot. I moved it all the way towards port checked gears and called it a day. Was thinking last night maybe that was supposed to be a little more of a fine tuning...
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    I followed your instructions exactly, was surprised how much adjustment was needed. Nothing crazy, but definitely needed it. I’m thinking the issue may have been at the upper shift cable. It’s original to the boat as far as I know so I’m sure it’s a bit tired to say the least. Reverse didn’t...
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    Understood. Didn’t have to force or fight anything. I bought the boat as a project. It did run but it was in rough shape. Pulled the engine and went through everything mechanical and electrical. My point is, the boat is very new to me and we’re still in the shake down stages after reassembly...
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    Ohhh okay yes did it exactly as you described snug back of and safety wire it. Didn’t have an issue with the threads, it was harder getting the damn thing off that it was in so I’m assuming I got really lucky and it was already done because I was not aware of that. You’re saying I used the...
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    You don’t remember me?! You helped me with my first boat years ago! We spoke on the phone a few times. I’ll message you shortly.
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    I did the install, I apologize but you lost me on the F shaped part. Could you please clarify? I’m by no means a marine mechanic but I followed a good video on YouTube, a 6 part removal, build and install from an actual Mercruiser mechanic. Not just some guy in his garage. Definitely didn’t...
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    Correct, last weekend it was fine sat on the trailer for a week and now it’s goofy. The lower shift cable was just replaced so last weekend was its first time out since replacement. The controls and cables are smooth. No springy, bunchy, dragging resistance at all. The cable that was put in...
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    I checked the switch, it’s good. I also verified continuity from the switch lead to the coil. Meter beeped from both positive and negative posts of the coil to the switch when the arm with the wheel was depressed… Was kinda hoping it would have been as simple as just a bad switch..
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    lol valid point.. there’s no way to test it with a meter?
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    Well damn, thought I found the problem. So without load on the prop even the mechanical mechanism that activates the switch doesn’t work? I’ll get it fired today on the trailer and see if the switch still functions. I just find it hard to believe the switch went out just sitting in the trailer...
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    75 Formula Shift Issue

    Shift interrupter switch not engaging... Boat ran just fine first outing, shifted like butter all day. Second time out shifting issues. Drive will go into gear but won't come out with engine load on it. Shut the engine off, back into neutral, restart, select gear, drops in fine but won't come...
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    manifold conversion?

    The boats gutted, and I never trust a manifold I just met. So, I’m going for two birds one stone here. The Y pipe is still in play but I’m pretty sure they make a kit to delete that. Block off plate? Anyways, the point is I’m working with a blank canvas. I know the manifolds will fit, but...
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    manifold conversion?

    What's up guys, been boatless for a while but recently picked up an old formula f20 with a 351 Windsor in it. Has the old log style manifolds currently. If I go to through hull exhaust I'm assuming I would have to switch to the newer center riser manifolds? Is that possible? Not seeing much on...
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