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    Broken Shift interrupter switch what if i run without one?-gctid384894

    Forgive me for being a first time boat owner, but my shift interrupter switch is broken beyond repair, pieces where smashed and cracked to bits. I know that the switch allows for easier shifting in and out of gears, but is it possible to run the boat without a switch? if i do what kind-of damage am i looking at, imediate severge damage to gears in sterndrive or will it just be harder to shift into and out of gears? Could anyone give me a more technical desription of how the switch works?

    Im trying to run the boat this weekend so just seing if it would be okay to run the boat with out a working shift interupter switch.

    1989 17ft Bayliner Capri 2.3L OMC Ford runs in salt water in VA Beach

    Thanks yall.
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      Replace and adjust this, and do not operate the engine/drive until you do!
      Rick E. (aka RicardoMarine) Gresham, Oregon
      2850 Bounty Sedan Flybridge model 31' LOA
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        • #3
          Since you asked how it works:

          Carb. question 1984 V150 Blackmax
          http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?p=1930449#post1930449
          Hello, people!Is it possable to (jet the carbs)to run better at WOT than at idel? The reason I ask this is my motor idels real rough and smells real gasy in the water.It even leaves a oily black film on the prop,and smokes alot.Alot more than other boats I see on the lake. :eek: The prop on...


          From "another forum", courtesy of Don S.

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            • #4
              2850Bounty wrote:
              Replace and adjust this, and do not operate the engine/drive until you do!
              +1

              Unless you really want to be replacing a set of gears. The switch is less than $50.00 in Canada retail.

              Ken
              300SD all options sold.

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                • #5
                  ............... and/or unless you don't have an issue with running into the dock or another boat when you find that you cannot reach neutral! :thumb

                  No good will come from operating this until the ESA is repaired.
                  Rick E. (aka RicardoMarine) Gresham, Oregon
                  2850 Bounty Sedan Flybridge model 31' LOA
                  Twin 280 HP 5.7's w/ Closed Cooling systems
                  Volvo Penta Duo Prop Drives
                  Kohler 4 CZ Gen Set

                  Please, no PMs. Ask your questions on the forum.
                  If you leave a "post", rather than a "comment", our members will see recent thread activity!

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                    • #6
                      Agreed 100%. However if you get caught out and can think quickly enough the ignition key is your best hope..... then you have no power and a moving boat.....It don't need to say HOW I know.

                      2850Bounty wrote:
                      ............... and/or unless you don't have an issue with running into the dock or another boat when you find that you cannot reach neutral! :thumb

                      No good will come from operating this until the ESA is repaired.
                      2003 Trophy Pro 2359; Rebuilt 5.7L Vortec longblock (crate) using rest of the previous owners freeze destroyed 5.0L. Now fully FWC Alpha 1 Gen 2 drive.

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                        • #7
                          Getting back into neutral is hard enough when it all works. . . .

                          Let us all know what you did in the end. It is nice to see a happy ending.
                          Terry (Retired Diving Instructor and Part Time IT Consultant)
                          1998 Bayliner 2452. 5.7l V8 - Edelbrock 1409 4bbl - Alpha1Gen2 - Solent UK.
                          MMSI 235061726

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