150 Ocean Runner bouncing in reverse

[PJSuburby]

My 1995 150 hp ocean runner bounces on the transom while in reverse. It works, just sounds and looks bad. This started the second time out after getting a tune-up at the local shop to include new water pump, lower unit service, and "sync and link". <br />The mechanic says he can barely duplicate it, it's not that bad, but it happens every time I've taken it out since. <br />Am I ruining my reverse gears by using it this way?<br />Is he an idiot or am I, for not paying someone else to check his work?<br />Other than reverse the engine runs perfect on a 1996 21'Aquasport. Thanks for any suggestions

 

[Walker]

Re: 150 Ocean Runner bouncing in reverse

Am I ruining my reverse gears by using it this way?

Probably.<br />If it worked prior to the waterpump change, your mechanic probably turned the shift rod a time or 2 putting it out of adjustment. You might be able to correct it with a cable adjustment. The right thing to do would be drop the lower unit and set the shift rod at the factory recommended heighth.

 

[PJSuburby]

Re: 150 Ocean Runner bouncing in reverse

Great. I didn't think those gears would like that.<br /><br />Is it bouncing because it's not fully meshed in reverse gear, and the cable adjustment would put "in gear" completely?<br />I'd like to do the quick fix until my regular service in July... at a different shop.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 150 Ocean Runner bouncing in reverse

dont quick fix it<br /> if you mis adjust the cable to get full reverse engaugement you lost full fwd engagement and yes it only takes a few hops out of gear to ruin the gear and clutch. if it worked before and not now odds are the shift rod height is off.

 

[PJSuburby]

Re: 150 Ocean Runner bouncing in reverse

Thanks. I may try it myself with my SELOC manual. First time for everything!<br />If I don't replace anything, just adjust the shift rod height I shouldn'r get in too much trouble... Should I??

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 150 Ocean Runner bouncing in reverse

like i tell em.<br /> aint nothing you can break that I cannot fix. <br />however, copious amounts of cash may be involved

 

[Dexloy]

Re: 150 Ocean Runner bouncing in reverse

hehe you know it may be that your trim/tilt is low on oil/has air in it and is trying to lift its self out of the water I have a leak in mine and it does that when its low.