First post here, hopefully I can describe this well enough to maybe receive some help... I have a 73 OMC 120 with the electric shift. I believe this is refered to as the stringer outdrive.
So the first time this happened I was in a slight left turn at about 3500RPM and the engine just died with a clank from the back of the boat. Thought I seized my engine. I realized that when this happened it also turned my steering wheel all the way to the left. I tried to start the engine and immediately the steering wheel was turned. I figured that there was nothing that these items shared in common. when I turn the steering wheel it actually trys to turn the motor. I waited about 10 minutes and tried again and the engine started and idled just fine. put the boat in forward and the drive acted as it should. I tried to take it easy back to the dock and after about 100ft and 30seconds the engine stoped again and the steering again was binded to the engine. When the steering wheel is moved the engine again tries to turn.
Took it home put the garden hose to it and it ran for over an hour no problems... I dont know what to look at or where to start. What can bind up in the outdrive that would stop the engine and bind the steering to the engine. Any information would be great, or some guidance as to where to start.
I am mechanically capable, just looking for some knowledge from someone who has maybe seen this before?
Thanks in advance!
So the first time this happened I was in a slight left turn at about 3500RPM and the engine just died with a clank from the back of the boat. Thought I seized my engine. I realized that when this happened it also turned my steering wheel all the way to the left. I tried to start the engine and immediately the steering wheel was turned. I figured that there was nothing that these items shared in common. when I turn the steering wheel it actually trys to turn the motor. I waited about 10 minutes and tried again and the engine started and idled just fine. put the boat in forward and the drive acted as it should. I tried to take it easy back to the dock and after about 100ft and 30seconds the engine stoped again and the steering again was binded to the engine. When the steering wheel is moved the engine again tries to turn.
Took it home put the garden hose to it and it ran for over an hour no problems... I dont know what to look at or where to start. What can bind up in the outdrive that would stop the engine and bind the steering to the engine. Any information would be great, or some guidance as to where to start.
I am mechanically capable, just looking for some knowledge from someone who has maybe seen this before?
Thanks in advance!