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Hit rock.. now can't shift into reverse..

Blkcloud
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I whammed into a underwater boulder with my 75 merc 4 stroke.. it still runs fine but.. I can't get it to shift into "park" or reverse.. I don't see and visual damage but something has happened.. any ideas? Thanks! 

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    The linkage or gears in the lower unit are damaged. 

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    Sounds like you broke it.

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    Time to go to the Mercury doctor.

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    Ouch! I hate to read that.

     

    I hope that the outboard motor gods are kind to your wallet.

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    Hopefully it'll not be that bad, and you have it insured. :mellow:

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