Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 lower shift cable adjusting

[BoatO]

I replaced my lower shift cable and made initial settings. Put it in the water and it shifts to Forward, Neutral and Reverse, but does not come out of Reverse. Seems to shift into Forward late in the shift lever movement and early into Reverse. Any advise in fine adjustments to correct?

[mmwjr]

Welcome aboard!

Under Documents of this site you will find the Mercruiser manual for the Alpha, it has the procedure. There is a tool for doing the adjustment.

[BoatO]

Excellent, Thank you!