Shift Linkage-1989 2001

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   Matthew,

I think we've got the idea but be careful with your wording. "starting" to most will mean that the engine isn't firing up. Not "cranking/turning over" would indicate the starter isn't getting power to rotate the engine. I recommend doing some testing with a multimeter if you have one. If not, they are about $25 and well worth it.

From your description of having to play with the helm, it does sound like it's NSS (neutral safety switch) related. It could be cables, pivots, adjustment or even a bad NSS. The multimeter will confirm contact closure of the NSS at the proper neutral shift lever position.

Welcome to CCfan. 

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8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Shift Linkage-1989 2001 Posted: March-10-2010 at 12:52pm
	Matthew, I think we've got the idea but be careful with your wording. "starting" to most will mean that the engine isn't firing up. Not "cranking/turning over" would indicate the starter isn't getting power to rotate the engine. I recommend doing some testing with a multimeter if you have one. If not, they are about $25 and well worth it. From your description of having to play with the helm, it does sound like it's NSS (neutral safety switch) related. It could be cables, pivots, adjustment or even a bad NSS. The multimeter will confirm contact closure of the NSS at the proper neutral shift lever position. Welcome to CCfan.
	54 Atom 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete <

rubitlarman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: May-07-2005 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote rubitlarman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-10-2010 at 5:05am
	These are the brass pivots that wear. I have just replaced mine this last week. here
	More power is needed till the fear of speed is overcome by the thrill of acceleration

WakeSlayer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: March-15-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2138	Post Options Post Reply Quote WakeSlayer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-10-2010 at 3:42am
	What is it not doing? You can adjust the pivots on either end of the shifter cable. You loosen the little jam nut and spin the pivot. A little goes a long way. They do wear out, as Randy mentioned, or worse, shear off after a long time. Had it happen at the boat ramp once.
	Mike N 1968 Mustang

Randy_in_Ohio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: September-13-2006 Location: N. Canton, OH. Status: Offline Points: 1891	Post Options Post Reply Quote Randy_in_Ohio Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-10-2010 at 12:14am
	Matt, You may also want to check the Morse control. The pins that hold the cable to the control are made of brass and can wear causing the linkage to become loose.
	1993 Sport Nautique

Vancouver Matt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-09-2010 Location: Vancouver, Can Status: Offline Points: 148	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vancouver Matt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-09-2010 at 9:22pm
	Hi there, I am having trouble with the Engine starting on My 1989 Ski Nautique as the shift linkage to lever has some play. I was told to adjust the linkage at the transmision shift lever. How is this done? Regards, Matthew
	Matthew

Shift Linkage-1989 2001

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