Older suzuki two stroke won't stay in reverse

[evster]

I was fishing out of my dad's inflatable boat which has a 6 hp Suzuki which i think is a late 80's model. The motor runs really good but the only thing is it wont stay in reverse. I have to hold the gear changer in reverse to keep it from clicking back into neutral. Is this something that is common? Is there an easy fix? I don't have the motor with me right now, but I can pass any info on to my dad to have him look at it.

 

Thanks!

Evan

[Uncle Buck]

might be the detent spring in the lower unit...

[BITEME]

Readjust the connector link on the back above the lower unit

[bigbuck]

I'll second straightening out the connector link. You'll probably have to take it off to straighten it out a bit (don't do it too much or it won't engage reverse).

[Zamboni]

I'll second straightening out the connector link. You'll probably have to take it off to straighten it out a bit (don't do it too much or it won't engage reverse).

 

That linkage may even be rusted out-they went to SS because of that prob....rods get corroded and bend easily.