help I think I have outdrive problem

[bigskiohio]

Re: help I think I have outdrive problem

when you put it in gear does it turn the drive shaft at top? it will jump out of gear easily without keeping the force on prop.

 

[hunter04]

Re: help I think I have outdrive problem

OK so when I hold the shift pin in forward I get a horrible clank clank , and ccw I get the rubber rubbing noise, and vice versa in reverse.? Oh and absolutly nothing else turns.

 

[Fishermark]

Re: help I think I have outdrive problem

Remove the top cover and see what you find there.

 

[SPOONMAN1]

Re: help I think I have outdrive problem

Hunter04, The people on this forum seem like smart*****'s & some are, but it is all in fun. Fixing your boat will take time and understanding , time to read your manual and understanding it. Listen to what the guys have to say (especially Don). Have patience and get ready to spend some money. You bought the boat. good luck

 

[hunter04]

Re: help I think I have outdrive problem

Fishermark , You hit it again I just removed that cover and holy crap those to gears are practically sanded to a smooth finish and there are metal shavings everywhere, Hmm geussing it is shot I just have a question on top of the original what has caused such an issue? thanks again to everyone who has politly tried to help out a newbie

 

[proxyx]

Re: help I think I have outdrive problem

Fishermark , You hit it again I just removed that cover and holy crap those to gears are practically sanded to a smooth finish...

paint them...? haha
gear set ~300-350, now you need to check the rest fo the drive...

 

[ShaneCarroll]

Re: help I think I have outdrive problem

Fishermark , You hit it again I just removed that cover and holy crap those to gears are practically sanded to a smooth finish and there are metal shavings everywhere, Hmm geussing it is shot I just have a question on top of the original what has caused such an issue? thanks again to everyone who has politly tried to help out a newbie

Well, you got two options: 1. Get a new outdrive, what size is your engine, the gear ratio is important. You can try ebay, but be very weary and make sure auction states "in good working order," that way if it doesn't work, PayPal will give you your money back. I got mine on CraigsList, I took quite a gamble, but it paid off. 2. Replace the gears, but you will have to make sure all metal filings are out of the lower unit as well.

Depending on who you find to replace the gears, you might be better off buying another outdrive.

 

[hunter04]

Re: help I think I have outdrive problem

Proxyx Thanks and for what its worth that was meant for bond-o not don s I tried to correct what I wrote best I could. Shane carroll thanks for your thoughts and as I said I cant afford new so ya definitly will be another way to go as far as the motor it is a 4.3 the gear ratio I dont have yet but will check the manual shortly I have the number off the drive. THANKS

 

[hunter04]

Re: help I think I have outdrive problem

OK so I checked the manuals and cant find my gear ratio If anyone can help the boat is an 1989 with a 4.3 and the number on the drive is OC841290 thanks

 

[muc]

Re: help I think I have outdrive problem

Drive was made on 8/24/89 as an alpha 1.84:1
It was never registered so it was probably a replacement for the drive that came with the boat
Good Luck Muc

 

[proxyx]

Re: help I think I have outdrive problem

Proxyx Thanks and for what its worth that was meant for bond-o not don s I tried to correct what I wrote best I could. Shane carroll thanks for your thoughts and as I said I cant afford new so ya definitly will be another way to go as far as the motor it is a 4.3 the gear ratio I dont have yet but will check the manual shortly I have the number off the drive. THANKS

no sweat... as already posted, either Ebay/Craigslist... or some small shop with little work may be your best bet (lesser labour charge), don't suggest DIY although that's also a possibility, I've seen some great deals on Ebay earlier this year, keep in mind your lower unit may be at risk as well, let the oil out and see if you get filings there too, evaluate how serious... **** happens
first off get the drive manual (even similar) to see what's involved (adults section)

 

[CaptnReinell]

Re: help I think I have outdrive problem

The overheating would happen after the coupler broke. When the coupler breaks, the water pump stops pumping. The overheating is the symptom of a broken coupler, not the cause.

WOULD OVERHEAT IF THE GEARS WENT TOO.