SeattleMatt
Petty Officer 1st Class
- Joined
- Jun 22, 2004
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- 237
Mercruiser type 1 with 350. After my first startup and oil change for the year.<br /><br />Shifting into forward and reverse does not yeild any motion of the prop.<br /><br />I checked the linkage and it seems ok. The tab is moving properly from forard to 90degrees when going from forward to reverse.<br /><br />This could also be related to the fact that water came out of the lower unit drain plug when I changed the oil. I'm thinking the lower unit may be rusted out.<br /><br />Is my lower unit totalled? What would cause it not to go into gear? Is it a friction problem?<br /><br />Thanks in advance for any input<br /><br />Matt