Problems getting boat in gear

[sidechoke67]

I have a 2001 Glastron 175, with a Volvo 3.0 litre/penta outdrive (and volvo throttle).

The throttle has a button that you push to put it in neutral. Most of the time, when I put the throttle back to vertical, it snaps back into gear the way it should. However, occasionally, I have a lot of trouble getting the throttle to snap into gear, and it is stuck in neutral for a bit. On these occasions, after shaking the throttle for a minute while it is vertical gets it to snap back. So far, it hasn't been a big deal - but if I end up getting stuck in neutral at the wrong time, it could end up being a big deal.

Has anyone else run into this? It feels like there is just a spring somewhere in the throttle that needs some oil. However, I don't have the manual for the throttle, and figured I would bounce it off this board before I start taking it apart...

Thanks for any thoughts or info!

 

[getinmerry]

Re: Problems getting boat in gear

I have some knowledge of VP, and it could be any number of things, but the two most obvious things to check are idle speed- too fast and it won't shift smoothly, and shift cable adjustment. I don't have the ablilty to tell you how to adjust it, but maybe someone else here can help.

Chuck

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Problems getting boat in gear

try spraying some wd 40 around the button, sounds corroded or gunked up, and is sticking, and not popping out.