engine dies when put into gear

[rflacs]

I have an 1982 Sea Ray with a 260hp GM 350 and a mercruiser (R) outdrive. This boat is new to me and is also my first. I replaced the impeller and its housing and all went well, now it dies as soon as I put it in gear. It starts fine and idles fine but as soon as I put it in gear, forward or reverse, it dies. Is this associated with R/R of the impeller or something different. Thanks.

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: engine dies when put into gear

Did you refill the entire gearcase and upper gearcase with oil?<br /><br />TMD

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: engine dies when put into gear

Check your interrupt switch on your shift plate. Sound like it needs to be adjusted.

 

[rflacs]

Re: engine dies when put into gear

I filled the lower but did not check the upper oil oops! I will also check the interrupt switch if I can figure out what it is and how it works. thanks--keep ya posted.

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: engine dies when put into gear

The interrupt switch kills the engine momentarily when you move in and out of gear. It is a switch with a lever arm that sits on a plate at the back of your engine. The arm rides in a series of teeth - while your looking at it have someone move your gear lever back and forth and you will see how it works. Sometimes the switch goes out of adjustment - in which case you will stall as soon as you put the engine in gear.

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: engine dies when put into gear

Also, here is a link to the proper way to drain and fill your outdrive:<br /><br /> General Outdrive Maintenance

 

[rflacs]

Re: engine dies when put into gear

Thanks Ralph, I appreciate your info, I did check the oil and my buddy said he filled it while I was cleaning up and it's full so now I'll check the switch. Not much about it in the Clymer book I got but I think I can maybe figure it out if not I'll let you know. Thanks again.