I have a yamaha 25 2 stroke 98 model. The linkages work as they should because it engages the little key that ushed the shift rod up and down. I have the shift rod adjust correctly ( 6 threads covered) but the motor WILL NOT shift into reverse. It will go in neutral MOST of the time but sometimes when it cranks it is in gear. ALSO when i put it in reverse......it goes forward!

does anyone have any clue what needs to be done!

oh and by the way the boat set up for 2 years before i pulled it out a couple weeks ago and restored it and got the motor back running!