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Well, I’m not sure just how the shift rod connects in that 54 25hp model, but it would seem like you connected the linkage improperly. Was the gearcase apart? I can’t imagine a situation like you describe, perhaps you meant the gearcase is in forward when in the neutral position, and neutral when in reverse.
In any event, the propeller should spin clockwise when in forward, counterclockwise in reverse. Is the motor running when you are trying to shift it, or are you just rotating the flywheel? The flwwheel should spin in the clockwise direction when looking down on top of it. Do not spin the flywheel in the counterclockwise direction or you will damage the rubber water pump impeller…