OMC outdrive

[RICHIE G]

I recently removed my outdrive and replaced my universals, bellows and gimble. My friend was being funny and moved my shift lever on my outdrive, how do I figure out what forward and reverse is. I know the middle is neutral, but is up forward, or reverse.

 

Thanks!

[L&M]

Shift yoke up on a Cobra drive is forward gear

 

[RICHIE G]

Thank you so much. I was told to use RTV sealer as well as the paper gasket on the outdrive when putting it back together. Is this a good idea?

[L&M]

Really no need if all is clean & the o-rings are replaced. Besides the next guy takes it off won't be curse-in ya when it all needs to be cleaned off.

 

[RICHIE G]

Now I am having trouble getting the outdrive in. almost there but no cigar. Also I am not sure if I have the gimble bearing all the way in. I use the alignment tool  till it bottomed out, but not sure if it needs to go in more. I only need 3 inches and it will fit in.