I have a 1984 Bayliner Caprice with a VolvoPenta outdrive. This has an electro-mechanical lift mechanism. The outdrive is in hte down position and I cannot lift, either by using the power switch or by manually lifting from in the water. At first I only tried the electric motor to lift and had no result. Then I got in the water to lift, but it is stuck. I have checked the electric motor and it works (I jumped from battery to the motor and I get both directions). The strange thing is that I can't lift it manually when I am in the water- I can "rock" the outdrive about a quarter inch but it won't go more. I even made sure the reverse lock mechanism is dis-engaged. I'm pretty sure it should go up if I manually lift it because a couple years ago I had a problem with it lifting in reverse.
The next thing I will try is to remove the worm gear and clean this assembly up and see if there is something wrong there.
But, the strange thing is- it should lift up by manually lifting.
Any suggestions on what to look for? Thanks
The next thing I will try is to remove the worm gear and clean this assembly up and see if there is something wrong there.
But, the strange thing is- it should lift up by manually lifting.
Any suggestions on what to look for? Thanks
