Bravo 1 Stuck In Gear. Help !

SidneyW · 10-04-2009, 06:36 PM

I was idling in a shallow channel when outdrive struck some sort of object. After that, shifter stuck in forward. I have not been able to get in neutral. It's a 89 baja 250 sport ES, Big Bloock Chevy with Bravo I.

Thanks
SidneyW

FuelinAround · 10-04-2009, 06:45 PM

I would pull it to see if the shifter fork is still attached correctly... Doesn't take buy about a half hour to remove and inspect

obnoxus · 10-04-2009, 09:25 PM

hopefully its that simple

could have sheared the upper gearset shaft

keep your fingers crossed

Mr Gadgets · 10-05-2009, 05:59 PM

Pull the back cap and see if things are intact..

jennys express · 10-07-2009, 11:19 PM

check shift cable behind bell housing where drive mounts and make sure its tight and not full of rust

tssteph · 10-08-2009, 09:39 AM

With the motor off (of course) grab the prop. I suspect it will not move either direction. Apply a little force to the prop and you will probably hear a noise in the upper if you can get it to break free. You will have to try both directions. I t will take some force though, everthing is in a bind in the upper. Probably a broken thrust washer or gear floor.