270 Leg Pops Out of Gear at Idle

Gramps Reinell

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May 4, 2011
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Thanks for your time!

I have a Volvo 270 leg with a GM350 5.7l on a 23 foot Reinell.

When trolling after quite some time the leg will pop out of gear at idle (the leg, not at the control box end). Most of the time it will not go back into gear unless to start to rev the motor a bit and then it will clunk into gear. Some of the times it will reengage if you throw it into reserve then back into forward however, not all of the time. Have not been having any issues with high rpm or with reserve.

Any ideas where to start? Unfortunately the boat is moored full time.

Thanks a lot!

Greg
 

bruceb58

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Re: 270 Leg Pops Out of Gear at Idle

You really need to open the cover off of the back of the drive to make sure the cable is adjusted properly to give the shift linkage its proper throw. Basically you disconnect the shift cable at the drive end and see if you can move the shift lever at the drive any more.
 
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