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Old 07-24-2021, 10:38 AM   #9
C lectric
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City: Gibsons, B.C., Canada
Vessel Name: Island Pride
Vessel Model: Palmer 32'
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Do the suggested checks.

I lost reverse while entering my shed years ago. Lucky no speed involved.

I found the clamp on the shifter had loosened so the SHEATH was moving instead of the core. I reset it all and used SMALL SCREW Locktite on the machine screws. At worst if SMALL SCREW not available use the BLUE sparingly..

I later found the sheath clamp AT the gear control was asking for a reason to goof up.

The lock which held the sheath into place was open. It was just dumb luck nothing went wrong. I wired the lock into place.

If the sheath clamps have loosened so the sheath can move shifting will become unreliable or non existent.

Check all for a loose clamp.
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