Marine: Boating, Sailing, PWC, GPS and Navigation - Reverse stop working in 60hp merc outboard

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ericamharper
09-15-09, 08:19 AM
We were out in the bay this past weekend and was slowly backing in reverse. We hit a rock and now the reverse is not working. We have a 60hp mercury outboard. We still have forward. Do you know what this may be and how to fix it?

printer-man
09-16-09, 12:24 PM
is the linkage still moving the shift lever all the way back?
if it is, are there any noises in the reverse position?
ericamharper
09-16-09, 12:51 PM
The linkage seems to work fine and still will go in reverse with no noise. The prop doesn't spin but it revs up when you give it gas.

samuari
09-17-09, 10:56 PM
Remove the drain plug from the lower unit and let a couple drips come out. If it is grey or metalic looking you have gear problems.
ericamharper
09-17-09, 11:31 PM
We will try that..thank you very much!