50hp lower unit problems

[muffmooch]

I have a 50hp evirude model #50172s with a lower unit that is stuck in gear.This is an electric **** type and I have taken the lower unit off. The solanoids seem to be O.K. I worked them and they move their plunger.(right word?). With the solonoids and thier plungers out the lower unit is still stuck in gear. Is there something inside that is broke? Is there something that goes wrong with these units that commonly happens? How many special tools are needed to work on this unit? (besides a manual).Are parts available?Thanks for any help.

 

[Walker]

Re: 50hp lower unit problems

Hydo-electric lower units are defaulted to be in forward when they have no electric power to the soleniods and the drive shaft is not turning the hydraulic pump. So, when the motor is not running and/or there is no power to the solenoids the L/U will be "stuck" in forward. You must have both power to either or both soleniods and the motor must be running for the L/U to come out of forward.