I recently replaced the shift and throttle cables on my 1987 35-3. I have never had any problems with the transmission. Upon changing the cables I noted that the shift lever on the transmission is probably at approximately 45 degrees in neutral, with the full range of the shift lever at 10 degrees to 80 degrees. The Hurth manual states that neutral should be at 0 degrees. The shift lever is not lose. The engine was rebuilt in 2014 and I suspect there were some adjustments involving the transmission at that time. Out side of the stiff cables I have never had any problems in shifting the transmission. I do have a couple of questions
1. Although I recognize that neutral at 0 degrees on the transmission shift lever is the preferred location is there any harm with the current location as described above, if it has been shifting without incident?
2. After the shift cable was disconnected I moved the shift lever on the transmission to make sure that the shift lever was not the problem. It moved freely, without any type of resistance through the full range of motion. There was nothing to indicate in the range of motion to show that you were in reverse, neutral or forward. It moved freely. Since I had not had any type of transmission problem, prior to the cable change, I am assuming that, once the engine is running, the hydraulic action and the shifting of the gears will cause the engagement of the prop in forward and reverse?
Thanks,
Chris
1. Although I recognize that neutral at 0 degrees on the transmission shift lever is the preferred location is there any harm with the current location as described above, if it has been shifting without incident?
2. After the shift cable was disconnected I moved the shift lever on the transmission to make sure that the shift lever was not the problem. It moved freely, without any type of resistance through the full range of motion. There was nothing to indicate in the range of motion to show that you were in reverse, neutral or forward. It moved freely. Since I had not had any type of transmission problem, prior to the cable change, I am assuming that, once the engine is running, the hydraulic action and the shifting of the gears will cause the engagement of the prop in forward and reverse?
Thanks,
Chris