evster Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 might be the detent spring in the lower unit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Readjust the connector link on the back above the lower unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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