OMC 8000, leg stuck down

[blackhurl]

Does any one have any fixes for a 8000 OMC leg that sticks in the down position? I can loosen the three bolts on the gear to tilt it back up, but no fun doing this every time.

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: OMC 8000, leg stuck down

try the search function, blackhurl... there must be 100 or more threads on stringer tilt issues. it is the #1 issue with those drives.
start with greasing the trunnion bearings where the drive pivots.... they are to be greased twice per season
then move on to the electrical - cleaning corrosion from terminals and connections/ fuses etc

yes, temporarily removing the quadrant gear and replacing it for trailering is the emergency procedure

 

[blackhurl]

Re: OMC 8000, leg stuck down

Thank you, I did look at some other posts, I was hoping there was a majic fix, like welding a stopper on the gears, soo they didn't go as far and jam. or using a spacer so the leg didn't go so far down.

 

[superbenk]

Re: OMC 8000, leg stuck down

Tap the tilt button a couple times instead of holding it down so the drive doesn't slam down. If it slams down, there's a good chance it will bind.

Agree with Howard on the rest - I've answered this a bunch of times myself as I'm sure Howard and others have too.