OMC Stringer outdrive shear pins?

[Larry E]

Are there shear pins in the system OMC Stringer outdrive that can shear if the outdrive while in the down position hits something?

Larry E

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: OMC Stringer outdrive shear pins?

no, there is a clutch that should slip, but don't count on it.

There are shear pins on the horizontal shaft that coupler the tilt motor to the worm gear.

 

[Larry E]

Re: OMC Stringer outdrive shear pins?

no, there is a clutch that should slip, but don't count on it.

There are shear pins on the horizontal shaft that coupler the tilt motor to the worm gear.

If the motor wont lift the outdrive could those pins be sheared? If so how do I get to them?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: OMC Stringer outdrive shear pins?

looking at the outdrive from back of boat. on port side, small football shaped cover. if the motor is not turning, you could have a bum motor.

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: OMC Stringer outdrive shear pins?

is the motor spinning at high rpm but no lifting?
or is the motor locked...

if the former, here is how to access:
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=390581

 

[Larry E]

Re: OMC Stringer outdrive shear pins?

is the motor spinning at high rpm but no lifting?
or is the motor locked...

if the former, here is how to access:
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=390581

Motor runs at a higher RPM then before when it was all working well. It sounds normal when I am putting the drive down.

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: OMC Stringer outdrive shear pins?

Motor runs at a higher RPM then before when it was all working well. It sounds normal when I am putting the drive down.

sounds like theclutch might be slipping

put the drive up halfway,
stand on the lower unit
should hold you

 

[Larry E]

Re: OMC Stringer outdrive shear pins?

sounds like theclutch might be slipping

put the drive up halfway,
stand on the lower unit
should hold you

Right on. I changed the clutch pack and all is well again.

Thanks
Larry E