Noise when shifting from Neutral to Forward/Reverse

[Technician]

Hello all! New member and boat owner. I just purchased an 1985 Bayliner 1950 w/Force 125hp motor. Took it out yesterday for the first time and it ran decent. I definately needs a tune, but I did have 5 people on it one of them riding a knee board so i was pleased.<br /><br />I have a couple questions.<br /><br />First, when the engine is in N and I move to Forward or Reverse it grinds a bit and then engages. I assume this is not normal or is it?<br /><br />Next, the trim stopped working last night when I took the boat out of the water. I had the motor all the way up and put the rod in to hold it in place and then I noted that the down trim quit working. Is it possible I grounded something with the rod and blew a fuse? Haven't investigated yet, but thought I'd ask for suggestions.<br /><br />Thank you in advance!

 

[Technician]

Re: Noise when shifting from Neutral to Forward/Reverse

guess it was just the way I was shifting.. so i've read and been told. i was easing it into gear.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Noise when shifting from Neutral to Forward/Reverse

Always snap it into gear. Otherwise you have the clutch and gear facings hitting each other rather than engaging.

 

[chuckz]

Re: Noise when shifting from Neutral to Forward/Reverse

The down trim actuates a relay under the cowling. Try swapping the two relays, one is for up the other is for down. If the motor goes down and not up, you have a bad relay.

 

[Technician]

Re: Noise when shifting from Neutral to Forward/Reverse

Solved both problems. First, learned how to shift. Next, the problem with the TT was due to a wire going into the relay is loose or not making a good contact. I'm planning on redoing all the wirging anyway to be safe and too since I will be upgrading by putting in a stereo and custom interior lights.<br /><br />Thanks for the help all!