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    Mercruiser Service Bulletin regarding Alpha 1 sticking in gear

    Typical newbie posting .... lol
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    Mercruiser Service Bulletin regarding Alpha 1 sticking in gear

    This publication has no date that I could find, but appears to go back a few years. Since I had not seen this publication previously, it came as a surprise to how systemic the issue of sticking in gear seems to be - to the degree that Mercruiser found it necessary to send this out. Are all of...
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    1985 Mercury user 120 stalling issue

    I have the same engine a 1983 120 alfa 1. It's very frustrating when she quits going into forward. (mine was sticking in reverse also. Cable adjustment fixed that.) Thinking it was a fuel issue causing the stalling going into forward, I thought the slower I put her into gear the better. I...
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    Alpha shift cable core question - pinch screws are damaging the cable core - about to pinch it in two- contemplating a fix

    Yup, got it. I'll squeeze the U a bit to narrow the slot and fit to the shift arm without so much clearance. I've done things like this before using vise grips tightening the adjuster screw just a tiny amount between squeezes. Yes, I see I was visualizing the clock differently. Thanks again.
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    Alpha shift cable core question - pinch screws are damaging the cable core - about to pinch it in two- contemplating a fix

    On second thought and a closer look, I'm going to leave the cable as is. Could I ask to have you look over the three shift lever positions please? Forward is at noon, neutral at 1:00 o'clock, reverse at 2:00 o'clock. Do they look ok? Your input helped immensely in figuring out what to do, or...
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    Alpha shift cable core question - pinch screws are damaging the cable core - about to pinch it in two- contemplating a fix

    You've hit the nail on the head, as usual. When we take on a project like this (a 40-year-old boat with a frozen engine), there are several aspects to it. One, of course is how much fun it is to take my wife and the dog out for a boat ride. (Dog loves in on the bow..). Another aspect, for me...
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    Alpha shift cable core question - pinch screws are damaging the cable core - about to pinch it in two- contemplating a fix

    Ok.... I'm going to go sit in the bilge with the engine cover off and contemplate this whole thing for a bit. (I've learned the hard way that when I get some nutty idea in my head, I do nothing for a while..) I really appreciate you taking the time. One more thought... and I mean this in the...
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    Alpha shift cable core question - pinch screws are damaging the cable core - about to pinch it in two- contemplating a fix

    Yes, I see, the shift lever is like one of the hands on a clock. If I'm following you, this would be equivalent to setting the clock at one when it's actually noon. That, Sir, is profoundly useful information.
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    Alpha shift cable core question - pinch screws are damaging the cable core - about to pinch it in two- contemplating a fix

    Thank you kghost. Yes, the correct way to handle this issue is replacing the cable. I do understand that. And yes, I can see it would be impossible to remove the inner cable with this flat spot. If it comes to replacing the cable, that advice is priceless. I doubt I'd have thought to do that...
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    Alpha shift cable core question - pinch screws are damaging the cable core - about to pinch it in two- contemplating a fix

    Hello kghost, thanks for the comment. My first question and you're disgusted with me already! :oops: I discovered the situation with the cable end while following your excellent instructions for adjusting my shift cables. Shifting GREAT now, thanks to you. I read in one of your posts that...
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    Alpha shift cable core question - pinch screws are damaging the cable core - about to pinch it in two- contemplating a fix

    Hello everyone, my first post here. THANK YOU ALL for such great information. Please excuse the newbee question that's probably been asked 110 times. I couldn't find good info in the search. The pinch screws holding the shift inner core have been tightened enough times to just about cut the...
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