Will It Damage the OMC Cobra Components To Dry Shift?

[DavidW2009]

I have a 1987 OMC Cobra 2.3 Liter.

Will it damage any of the components to "dry shift" it?

Meaning, with engine off, boat on a trailer, moving the throttle lever all the way forward and/or all the way in reverse.

Components being the throttle lever, control, cables, lower end gears, dogs, etc..

I know, generally, it's not good to dry shift a standard trans automobile. Hard on the synchros. What about an I/O?

 

[Don S]

Re: Will It Damage the OMC Cobra Components To Dry Shift?

If you have someone turning the prop by hand, it won't hurt anything. But if it's not turning and the shift dogs on the gear and the clutch are both on a high spot, then you will put a bind on things.
There really is no reason to "dry shift" .

 

[basstracker219]

Re: Will It Damage the OMC Cobra Components To Dry Shift?

it should be fine, but i would try not to do it allot

 

[DavidW2009]

Re: Will It Damage the OMC Cobra Components To Dry Shift?

Thanks for the advice, Don S.