Sometimes while slow trolling for kings my “98” 115 Rude is almost impossible to shift back into gear after putting in neutral to let baits sink. I had the shift plate replaced last year but mechanic said sometimes O ring leaks and it corrodes,could this be the trouble or is there any thing else I could check? Any info is greatly appreciated,thank-you!
Could be shifter, cable, linkage, or foot problems. Divide and conquer. Disconnect cable from motor. Try moving shifter. If still stiff, remove cable from shifter. Both should move easily. Continue down the path… with cables still disconnected, try the linkage on the motor by hand. If that does not work easily enough, drop the foot.
I’m betting a stiff cable.
Funny… had to edit post b/c I misspelled shifter and the profanity filter starred out the words.
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