OMC Stringer 165 Shifting Problem... (Electric Shift)

[DukesFin]

Took her out this weekend and found that when I put her in Forward, it seems like she's only "partially" in forward. I hear it "click" into gear (quietly) and she moves forward, but very very slowly. After 30-45 seconds, the louder more familiar "click" and off I go! It kind of feels like a clutch is only partially engaged at first, then fully engages.<br /><br />Any ideas on what this may be???<br /><br />She goes in reverse without any hesitation at all, just forward.

 

[rabidfish]

Re: OMC Stringer 165 Shifting Problem... (Electric Shift)

If the prop hub is good, you probably need to replace the plastic spacers...($8.00 a piece)<br /><br />Once they have worn, it will shift slow and or slip.

 

[DukesFin]

Re: OMC Stringer 165 Shifting Problem... (Electric Shift)

Thanks. Do you have a part number by chance (for the plastic spacers)?

 

[rabidfish]

Re: OMC Stringer 165 Shifting Problem... (Electric Shift)

BRP Part # 310428 $ 5.99 each<br />I recommend you replace both FWD and REV.<br /><br />We have covered this before... Do a search for: <br />"Electric shift slipping"<br />There may be some useful info there...<br /><br />Good luck!