Drive goes forward, but not reverse.

[lilboatsman]

Search results didn't help to much. I just replaced the 5.7 motor in my 1989 Arriva. I aligned the motor, and installed the MC-1 drive (pre-alpha) and it likes going forward, but not reverse. In reverse I here some sounds that indicate that it's trying, but failing.

Now I'm not 100% sure this drive is even good, but I figure there are some things to investigate before I pull the drive. How can I check the shift linkage to see if it's doing it's job? Pull the linkage to the drive and try it manually?

 

[thumpar]

Yes, you can try it manually. It could be the cable is worn. Did the cable get replaced during the work? There is also a setting to adjust the throw of the cable.

 

[lilboatsman]

Wasn't replaced, but I purchased the boat as a project with a bad motor and no drive, so there are a lot of untested things on the boat. I don't like to run the motor n the trailer anymore than I have to. Without the motor running, If I attempt to shift the cable into gear manually, should the prop only turn one way by hand?

 

[thumpar]

Yes, And it should rachet the other way.