69 evinrude 85 hp shift problems

[bruce h]

I have taken the foot off installed new shift wire checked the solinoids 5.6 ,5.7 ohms still no rev or neutral checked the wire to shifter and they are ok too any suggestions??? also at idle how much water should come out telltale stream one more thing what kind of oil do i use in the trim tilt motor

 

[petryshyn]

Re: 69 evinrude 85 hp shift problems

>Have you checked for voltage at the solenoid wires while operating?<br />>have you powered the solenoids manually while running? <br />>Are you using the proper oil in the leg?<br />*You must separate the electrical portion from the mechanical mechanism for troubleshooting....<br /><br />>the trim/tilt wants OMC TnT oil (dextronIII)

 

[bruce h]

Re: 69 evinrude 85 hp shift problems

the oil i use in the leg is from canadian tire outboard lower unit oil i think it is sae 90 do you now any canadian part shops used or new for that motor

 

[petryshyn]

Re: 69 evinrude 85 hp shift problems

For parts, go to your neighborhood NAPA. They carry the Sierra line which has most user parts. The lower unit parts may be harder to find. Saylers supply in Edmonton have tons of old motors.<br /><br />So.........Did you check for voltage at the solenoid leads while running? (very crutial question) There are several weak links in that systems electrical shift.....

 

[bruce h]

Re: 69 evinrude 85 hp shift problems

no i didn't check the voltage but i will thanks for the info is there a special oil to use in the lower unit

 

[bruce h]

Re: 69 evinrude 85 hp shift problems

i would also be interested in the telephone number to that boneyard

 

[petryshyn]

Re: 69 evinrude 85 hp shift problems

Bone Yard <br /><br />The leg requires type "C" gear oil (Canadian tire has it)<br /><br />Don't do anything till you check for voltage to the solenoid wires. You should have:<br /><br />>no power to leads = forward<br />>power to green = neutral<br />>power to green+blue = reverse<br />