shift problems

[haymon15]

I have a 50 horsepower force outboard motor on my boat and im having trouble getting the trottle and shift cables adjusted properly. On my motor it has a linkage on the outside of the motor that goes to the foot of the motor is that where the shift adjustment is made?
thanks

 

[bassboy1]

You need to be a little more specific on what the problem you are having is. The linkage you are speaking of is the shifting linkage, as no other action requiring a linkage takes place in the lower end. What issue exactly are you having with it?

 

[haymon15]

When the throttle is engaged it has alot of play in it. THe motor also grinds when engaged into gear. I do have a tach so i do not know what rpm i am running at wide open throttle. I dont know if i am losing power since it is out of adjustment.