Reply To: Evinrude 1956 15HP won’t shift

[lindy46]

Yes, as Frank mentioned, first check shear pin. Also check the shift coupling in the little window on the side of the leg. Make sure both upper and lower shift rods are firmly attached in the coupling. Shifting into forward moves the assembly upwards. If one or both the shift rods are loose in the coupling shifting won’t pull the lower shift rod up and the gearcase won’t engage. There are two bolts on the coupling which secure the shift rods. Make sure they are tight.