Out drive wont go down

[84EdH]

I have a 1979 MC1 outdrive. I have replaced all the hydralic lines. The pump and system was empty. I have been adding oil slowly. The drive goes up with no problem. When I push the down button, I hear the pump running, but the drive stays up. I pushed the drive a little by hand and it went down some, but I feel resistance.

Air trapped in lines? something else?

Help appreciated!

 

[Don S]

Re: Out drive wont go down

Yes, you will need to bleed it. Download the manual here http://www.4shared.com/office/iUNMuxIG/04__Drives_120-260__78-82.html?
Then go to page 5-22 for the filling and bleeding instructions.

 

[84EdH]

Re: Out drive wont go down

I guess if I did this for 30 years, I would do every dumb thing there is once anyway. Today I hooked the ss lines on one of the rams backwards. Scratch one dumb thing off the list! I am bleeding it now, but it works again.

many thanks Don!

 

[Don S]

Re: Out drive wont go down

You can do dumb things more than once, trust me on that. Voice of experience.

 

[84EdH]

Re: Out drive wont go down

I appreciate your me too comment! Although with over 58,000 posts we all know your smart/dumb ratio, rates you as marine mechanic super star!~ you provide a great service.

 

[Fishermark]

Re: Out drive wont go down

I appreciate your me too comment! Although with over 58,000 posts we all know your smart/dumb ratio, rates you as marine mechanic super star!~ you provide a great service.

Actually that is only "over 53,000"... not 58,000.

But who's counting?

In all seriousness... we appreciate Don's willingness to help!