Can't shift into forward
05-03-2010, 07:39 PM
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Can't shift into forward
I have a Alpha I Gen II that I just replaced (used).
On the maiden voyage I pulled out (just fine), shifted to forward (just fine), and pulled up to the dock (while i waited for my spotter). Pulled out in reverse, but it would not engage when I went to put it in forward. The remote contol and the cables seem to work fine, but the gears would not engage. Note: reverse still works. No grinding was noticed and I never loaded it above idle speed.
I plan to pull the drive and remount it according to the manual (again), but i wanted to check in to see if I should look for anything in particular.
On the maiden voyage I pulled out (just fine), shifted to forward (just fine), and pulled up to the dock (while i waited for my spotter). Pulled out in reverse, but it would not engage when I went to put it in forward. The remote contol and the cables seem to work fine, but the gears would not engage. Note: reverse still works. No grinding was noticed and I never loaded it above idle speed.
I plan to pull the drive and remount it according to the manual (again), but i wanted to check in to see if I should look for anything in particular.
05-04-2010, 07:52 AM
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When you pull the drive. see if you can shift it in all gears by hand when turning the u-joint. If you can and all feels good it's not the outdrive. Any questions call me at 954 237 0332 John
