omc cobra stern drive stuck or locked?

Big CJ

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Hello,<br /> I am hoping to get some assistance in placing my stern drive back on.I have a 1988 Bayliner Cierra 305 Chevy engine. My stern drive is a Cobra Omc 1988 serial# 565218. The problem is that my u-joint doesn't turn. I've been told to turn the propeller to turn the u-joint. Everyone that I've spoken to said it should turn. It seems to be locked in gear. My shift rod seems to not go into gear smoothly when placing in reverse. I had removed and installed the stern drive on before and the u-joint seemed to turn. I've found it to be easier to place back on with the first u-joint vertical. I guess the big question is,"Is something wrong with my Cobra stern drive?
 

a.d.mobile

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Re: omc cobra stern drive stuck or locked?

is it properly filled with lube? remove 4 bolts from top cover look at the gears, melted?
 

Big CJ

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Re: omc cobra stern drive stuck or locked?

Removed the four screws and found the gears to be fine. They had a little rust from not enough lube. Replacing bearing and having the gears cleaned up. The lower unit is fine. Thanks for the help.
 
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