i bought a 88 stratos ski boat with a 4.3 V6 and omc cobra outdrive and it wouldnt go in reverse and finally did when i pulled the linkage back now its stuck in reverse any ideas on what it could be
howdy, thats what we were thinking but also when you pull the lower drive is there any tricks to getting it out because it WOULD not come out and it got dark so we quit for today and i dont beleive it was sealed good or something because there was definately some water in there......thanks
howdy, thats what we were thinking but also when you pull the lower drive is there any tricks to getting it out because it WOULD not come out and it got dark so we quit for today and i dont beleive it was sealed good or something because there was definately some water in there......thanks
There's 6 steel nuts on the drive to remove and the long SS rod thru the back holding the trim cyls on.
remove them and it should slide right off. If it doesn't come off, the yoke may be stuck in the coupler (because it hasn't been removed in a long time) It will be very hard to pull off.
yeah it came down about an inch and wouldnt go any further we wiggled it and twisted it, but didnt want to force it to come off because neither me or my buddy are mechanics so i didnt wanna make it worse somehow
yeah it came down about an inch and wouldnt go any further we wiggled it and twisted it, but didnt want to force it to come off because neither me or my buddy are mechanics so i didnt wanna make it worse somehow
The only thing holding the yoke in there then is probably the gimbal bearing. There's probably some corrosion on the yoke shaft and it getting caught on the bearing.
If you got it out an inch or so you should be able to see the U-joints.
Are they all rusty?
You're probably going to need to replace them, the gimbal bearing, bellows, shift cable, bellows, etc...
The only thing holding the yoke in there then is probably the gimbal bearing. There's probably some corrosion on the yoke shaft and it getting caught on the bearing.
If you got it out an inch or so you should be able to see the U-joints.
Are they all rusty?
You're probably going to need to replace them, the gimbal bearing, bellows, shift cable, bellows, etc...
couldnt really see a whole lot like i said it was getting dark.so how will i get it out. how expensive are we talking for parts...oh and when you said hope you didnt pay alot? yeah ive already heard that i might have gotten in trouble with this one....first boat...over anxious to buy!!!
Try to squirt some PB Blaster inside there & let is soak for awhile. Like HT said, plan on replacing u-joints, etc. If u buy the parts on ebay, you're looking at approx. $150.00., or iboats will have what you need. You need an OMC shop manuel if u plan on doing the work yourself.
Transom service kit is about 125 at ebasicpower.
That includes the gasket,seals,o-rings,bellows and gimbal bearing.
The u-joints and shift cable will run another 150 to 200....
Might as well do it all while its apart...
The OEM service manual is a MUST have for this job....the shift cable adjustment must be done to exact specs in the manual.
This is the real manual,The Seloc or Clymers books are useless..
Also the drive should be in forward gear when pulling it..turn the prop to make sure the clutch dogs are in gear.
okay well thanks alot for everyones input.....im gonna start ordering some stuff and i will keep you posted......guess i wont be on the water this weekend anyway!! oh yeah and if its stuck in reverse and has to be in forward to pull it apart??????????????????????????????????????????????how do i get it out of reverse
Well, there's 2 ways. You can remove the shift cable at the engine, & pull on the cable to get it back into neutral. Or, remove the front anode & raise the shift rod.
Well, there's 2 ways. You can remove the shift cable at the engine, & pull on the cable to get it back into neutral. Or, remove the front anode & raise the shift rod.
which way is the easiest............well i guess it would be the first way you said considering i dont know what the front anode is???? very new to the whole boating thing other than driving someone elses boat at the lake just never owned one...thanks
The only way that is going to work is if you are going to be able to get it on the shaft as it goes through the gimbal bearing.
My suggestion is push it back in the inch and then pull it out again. If you work it back and forth, it will come out. Getting it out an inch is a very good sign you will be able to get it out.
Another trick is to attach the trim cylinders back up and stand on the drive while some one hits the up button on the trim.
