Why does my MerCruiser die when I shift to idle?
Why does my MerCruiser die when I shift to idle?
Sounds like you may have a shift cable that is bad. If that is the case, it is activating the shift interrupt when going into gear and causing the engine to die. Have someone look at the switch to see if it is engaging when you shift. You may have other problems as well, but that is where I suggest you start looking.
What kind of engine stalls when shifting to idle?
Mercruiser 5.7 engine stalls when when shifting to idle or gear. Will not restart I recently purchased a 95 Larson Escapade with a carburated mercruiser 5.7 engine and mercruiser out drive.
Why does my car die when I put it in gear?
The computer will then retard (back off) ignition timing slightly to prevent detonation (spark knock) that can damage the engine and decrease performance. If the MAP sensor is faulty, this foregoing sequence may explain why the engine dies as you put the vehicle into gear as a load is put on the motor.
What happens to the engine when you shift into forward?
It does this with a spring loaded open/closed electrical switch. When shifting, the switch will open for a brief second preventing ignition, then snap shut, restoring the power. If the engine is firing, torque will be applied to the gears. They will bind and will not engage/seperate.
Sounds like you may have a shift cable that is bad. If that is the case, it is activating the shift interrupt when going into gear and causing the engine to die. Have someone look at the switch to see if it is engaging when you shift. You may have other problems as well, but that is where I suggest you start looking.
Mercruiser 5.7 engine stalls when when shifting to idle or gear. Will not restart I recently purchased a 95 Larson Escapade with a carburated mercruiser 5.7 engine and mercruiser out drive.
The computer will then retard (back off) ignition timing slightly to prevent detonation (spark knock) that can damage the engine and decrease performance. If the MAP sensor is faulty, this foregoing sequence may explain why the engine dies as you put the vehicle into gear as a load is put on the motor.
It does this with a spring loaded open/closed electrical switch. When shifting, the switch will open for a brief second preventing ignition, then snap shut, restoring the power. If the engine is firing, torque will be applied to the gears. They will bind and will not engage/seperate.
