CVX 18 fluid leak on shift plate

[JThomas36]

Looking for a little help from the Forum.  I can't seem to find any info on the leak I am having at the shift plate.   I feel ignorant but want to know if This is some sort of PRE - Alpha shift assist set up ?  I have just done bellows, lower end rebuild , gimbal gearing, and shift cable replacement.   Hoping I have the shift cable adjusted properly as I have followed the instructions to the T.   Problem I have is , I have not seen anything on my Leaky item anywhere.    Hoping there is a seal kit I can buy for it.. any help would identifying be great.  Thanks, JT

[thedeuceman]

you can find mercury parts manuals here
https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/parts-and-accessories/parts-catalog
not sure if this is the exact year/model  but i think the reverse lockout is the same on all

[75starflight]

as joe said That is the reverse lockout.

It is a very simple fix. There are 2 o-rings in side that are wore out. I had to repair mine several years ago. There are several small steel balls inside it also. you will NOT want to loose them. Make sure you are careful when you take the arm off as the balls will try and fly out at you.  take the o-rings to a hydraulic shop or implement dealer and have them matched up.

[JThomas36]

Thank you both very much. I will tackle the project this weekend.   Is there any adjustment advice ?  I see the slotted screw on the arm similar to the lower Cable adjustment for reverse. 

[75starflight]

Thank you both very much. I will tackle the project this weekend.   Is there any adjustment advice ?  I see the slotted screw on the arm similar to the lower Cable adjustment for reverse.

I did not have to make any adjustments when I reinstalled mine. Just make sure you hook everything back up the way it was.