andy_3_913
02.05.2021 17:37:00
Re: Outdrive will not go up or down
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Re: Outdrive will not go up or down
you can try tapping the side of the pump motor with a wrench. If that makes it operate, you need a new motor or need to fix yours (motor shop), but it might get your drive where you need it for now. more
Re: Outdrive will not go up or down
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My father-in-laws boat will shift into reverse but not forward. He was able to get to the engine and manually shift it into gear and it ran fine. Any ideas on the issue? Shift cable adjustment maybe?
I had a similar issue with my Mercruiser 470 IO. I ended up having to have the lower unit rebuilt. I think they said that the clutch dogs were worn. I was able to put pressure on the linkage and have the wife bring us in. The cable was fine.
I had a similar issue with my Mercruiser 470 IO. I ended up having to have the lower unit rebuilt. I think they said that the clutch dogs were worn. I was able to put pressure on the linkage and have the wife bring us in. The cable was fine. more
Sounds just like my issue. Mine was a Merc Alpha One. As long as I held pressure on the shift linkage (bolted on the engine), it would run in forward. If I let go, it would pop out of gear.more
Hello Randys58, I don't like to assume but for the sake of this discussion, I'll assume you have a Mercruiser Sterndrive. This may vary slightly depending on Year and Model (Alpha or Bravo drives) The Mercruiser Bravo 3 drives I have use a TRIM LIMIT switch which is on the PORT side of the gimbal ring. This is used to intentionally limit the amount of travel of the drive in order to prevent damage or injury. The links I've listed do a great job of explaining in detail the operation of the Trim/Tilt system and have lot's a good pictures. Take a look.
232 Captiva CC outdrive drive up switch doesn't work but the trailer up switch does. I've been getting by using the trailer switch but would like to fix this issue. Any idea's on where I start my search? Schematics might be helpful too. Thanks, Randy [links]
Meanwhile, since this is a new boat to me (never had an outdrive) I'm not sure how 'down' the drive needs to be. Without a working 'up' switch I'm not certain how far 'up' is too much. Any advise on that would be great too. more
Theory of Operation:
The Trim Limit Switch is a safety device which keeps the driver from over-trimming while under way.
Trimming the drive too high while under way can cause damage, injury or death.
The Trim Sender Switch is used to send a signal to the Trim Gauge so you can see the level of the drive. [links]
Description:
The Trim Senders are located on either side of the Gimbal Ring.
The Trim Limit Switch is mounted to the Port side of the Gimbal Ring.
Newer model switches will have a "TL" or "Trim Limit" embossed in the plastic (see image below) [links]