Is it worth it?

[ScottG76]

Ok, LU is definitely screwed up. The prop will turn a quarter turn in each direction and then locks out. Is it something a novice can fix, or do I need to take it to someone? How much would it cost to take to someone who works on marine engines. THe LU is off of a 1970 60 HP Evinrude.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Is it worth it?

it's electric shift, and defaults to forward. are you absolutely sure its locked up and not just in gear. it's not something i would look forward to do. especially a novice. and it may be very hard to find someone to work on the hydroelectric shift.

 

[F_R]

Re: Is it worth it?

It is Hydro-Electric shift and will ALWAYS be in forward gear when not running. The prop will turn back and forth somewhat when in forward gear. It probably isn't broke, so don't fix it.

There is much info on this site to read. Your question is asked just about every day.

 

[ScottG76]

Re: Is it worth it?

It is Hydro-Electric shift and will ALWAYS be in forward gear when not running. The prop will turn back and forth somewhat when in forward gear. It probably isn't broke, so don't fix it.

There is much info on this site to read. Your question is asked just about every day.

I have read up on the issue and just want to make sure. The shaft that connects to the upper part of the engine would still turn if it was in gear, right? Which means that the prop would turn even though it was in gear. The prop is stuck, unless it's a safety feature of the electric shift gears to lock up so the prop won't turn when it's in gear. Other people have told me that they can move there flywheel with the prop when it's in gear, and I've read about people starting their motors while they were in gear. I'm hesitant on cranking the motor like this because if I'm right, I'm going to tear apart the crankshaft.

 

[F_R]

Re: Is it worth it?

I don't quite follow your question. If you turn the flywheel, the prop should also turn. There will be the back and forth slop in the prop though. It is not locked up or you wouldn't be able to turn it back and forth like that. That back and forth movement is engineered in so the clutch dog can catch the nubs in the gear on the fly.

Don't worry about it being in gear when you start it. As long as you have the control in neutral, the lower unit will shift to neutral instantly when the engine starts. Actually before it starts. It will normally shift to neutral in one revolution or less. Try it. Crank the motor with the key while somebody watches the prop. See it stop turning while cranking?

 

[ScottG76]

Re: Is it worth it?

I don't quite follow your question. If you turn the flywheel, the prop should also turn. There will be the back and forth slop in the prop though. It is not locked up or you wouldn't be able to turn it back and forth like that. That back and forth movement is engineered in so the clutch dog can catch the nubs in the gear on the fly.

Don't worry about it being in gear when you start it. As long as you have the control in neutral, the lower unit will shift to neutral instantly when the engine starts. Actually before it starts. It will normally shift to neutral in one revolution or less. Try it. Crank the motor with the key while somebody watches the prop. See it stop turning while cranking?

When I turn the flywheel, it gets locked up just like the prop does. If you turn the prop hard, it makes a clunking noise inside the gearcase. I thought it could've been a frozen piston, but when I dropped the lower unit, the flywheel turned no problem. Maybe the electric shift gearcases are different, but I know that with mechanical shift, you are still able to turn the flywheel while it's in gear. The prop will turn, or if you turn the prop, the flywheel will turn. Negative with my engine.
The engine seems like it's in good shape and I don't want to bend anything trying to turn it over while the LU is hooked up. I think I'm going to save for a use engine or get a used LU.

 

[cougar1985]

Re: Is it worth it?

start it up it ,will most likely work,it is not the same as a mechanical shift so dont treat it like one.you need a good battery for these motors also ,even if the lu is frozen by hitting the key you shouldnt cause any damage immeatily and you will know right away if its going to work,if its frozen the starter will not likely turn the flywheel.