I think I may have an issue with the neutral safety switch on one of my engines. I have to constantly jiggle around with the shifter to get it to start and then "of course" sometimes it goes on the first try. The parts guy at our marina says that It may be just an adjustment. I have ordered a new switch anyway.

Can anyone lend any creedance to what this adjustment may be and how?

The transmission is a Velvet V drive.

Thanks
Fraser

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