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I have a 1979 Holiday 18 Curved window but not the extra rib on the hill. So, is it a V5 .....or not.
thanks in advance for your help and support
Marshall
1977 Hammond
235 OMC trying to understand exactly what Drive is on it.
Model# 981110
I included a pic.
The boat will die when shifted into gear, Only after running for about 45 mins or so pulling Tubers etc.
After sitting parked for (awhile to cool down I guess) then it'll drop into gear...
Re: 1977 Mercruiser 235 Dies
See pic.
Is this an Electric shift? or mechanical, looks mech to my newbie eyes.
Thanks again guys for all your help.
This forum is a living encyclopedia.
I own a 1977 Hammonds with the 235 Merc and OMC outdrive.
After running the lake pulling tubers, it now dies when shifted into gear. The shift lever seems to have been acting up a bit too.
I was thinking at first the Lower unit was getting hot and "binding" but after reading all about Shift...
