1977 elec shift omc

[I B Herm]

77 elec shift behind 351 ford<br />2 diff times after shifting from rev to frwd and then accelerating to get on step have heard clunk like hitting a piece of wood and then it felt like gear engaged (like putting in 4 wheel on a grade) <br /><br />Boat is well maintained only has 460+ hrs on it and always had fluids checked and changed ( I saw the paper work)

 

[peteratiboats]

Re: 1977 elec shift omc

Hi<br />I have been doing research into OMC stuff. (against my better judgement and advice heard hear, I may start a project on a 75 OMC 140) but sterndrive.com has an OMC froum you might find helpfull. I also found a great article on how to adjust electric drives, apparently adjustment of idle speed and shift point is CRUCIAL to elecrtic shift operating smoothly. I am sorry but I can't find the site right now but will look for it a post a reply as soon as I can find it again.<br />Peter

 

[Boomyal]

Re: 1977 elec shift omc

I would definitely consult an expert b4 you run it again. OMC Electric Shift has heavy coil springs that rap around a cone(kinda like a slinky) that engage forward and reverse. There is a little tail at the bottom that can break off, under certain conditions, and you will get towed in. I bought one new in 1975, had continous trouble that they could never remedy. In 1978 I installed the new cable shift 800 series and have had no trouble since.

 

[I B Herm]

Re: 1977 elec shift omc

<br /><br /> Thamks to both of you! <br /><br /> Peter,<br /> I will be watching for your posting of the art.<br /> thanks again<br /><br /> herm

 

[I B Herm]

Re: 1977 elec shift omc

Anybody have any more info or suggestions as to what may be my problem or a possible solution or a suggestion to anayze it?<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br /><br />herm