No forward gear on hydroelectric

[phatmanmike]

Re: No forward gear on hydroelectric

one more thing.. i once gave away a 1972 55hp evinrude cause it woulndt start... if i only knew then... i didnt know it was electric shift and didnt know those two wires required voltage to get it into neutral so it could start... i gave it away... stupid me

 

[ddaigle]

Re: No forward gear on hydroelectric

Good morning and thanks to all, I did some paint scraping and found a small round freeze plug looking thing with the numbers J3499311 on top of the motor. also, motor has 3 bolts on thermostat cover with #313418. Hope this is helpful. Drained lower unit and refilled with ATF to try and flush and clean if this doesn't work will contact you phatman. Electrical power to wires is as it should be. Mucho thanks for help. this motor has a brand new powerhead so would like to save it.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: No forward gear on hydroelectric

hey all and ddaigle, i just pulled lower unit from my blown motor and drained oil and cleaned old gaskets off with wire brush so you could just put new ones on and go... i inspected selanoids for forward and reverse and plungers is not gummed or sticking.. looks good.. somebody with some knowledge lemme know what to look for in lower unit to tell if its good and ready to send to ddaigle.. and HOW THE HECK DO YOU SHIP ONE OF THESE THINGS....

 

[kd6nem]

Re: No forward gear on hydroelectric

To ship one either make a crate or find some ultra-industrial duty multi layer corrugated cardboard, (industrial equipt. or maybe a refrigerator box) cut to fit, lay it on heavy and don't be stingy with the tape. Helps to fill the empty space in the box a bit with more cardboard. Make a cardboard sleeve for the shaft, a bit longer than the shaft. Same for the skeg. I think mine was left by the postman. The box looked pretty beat up but the contents arrived the way they were sent. Mine came without prop which probably helped the box survive. Might check around some industrial park area or new construction area for free materials.