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Unread 06-15-2010, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR View Post
Go back to your shift linkage and look for a small switch with 2 wires connected to it. DIsconnect one of those wires and see if it still dies going into gear. Your shift linkage may just be out of adjustment or your shift cable could be bad. Also be prepared to shut the engine off to get it back out of gear. Without the shift interrupt switch connected it will be a BEAR to get out of gear if you've never done one like that before.
i have a '79 volvo/penta 305 with a 280, im not aware of any electrical behind the throttle other than the tilt. would this also be the neutral safety switch? if i do have a shift interrupter where would it be located?
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