OMC Outdrive Wont Go Into Gear

[tomnovit]

Hi everyone. I have an OMC 400 outdrive that just doesnt want to go into drive. Out of the water, hooked up to the hose, it works great. Once in the water however, with the prop all the way up or down, it doesn't quite catch gear. It will go into reverse, but no foward. Any ideas?

 

[DukesFin]

Re: OMC Outdrive Wont Go Into Gear

Hi everyone. I have an OMC 400 outdrive that just doesnt want to go into drive. Out of the water, hooked up to the hose, it works great. Once in the water however, with the prop all the way up or down, it doesn't quite catch gear. It will go into reverse, but no foward. Any ideas?

What year? Could be the little plastic spacers (one for forward and one for reverse) if the drive is the same as my OMC. I neglected it, now I'm having to get a new lower unit.

Do a search on OMC Outdrive Slipping and you'll see more.

Try this thread... It is one of mine... http://www.iboats.com/bbboard/bbBoard.cgi?a=viewthread;fid=24;gtid=489141;gpid=489143#gpid489143

 

[tomnovit]

Re: OMC Outdrive Wont Go Into Gear

it is a 1990 outdrive. How difficult are the spacers to replace? Approximate cost? Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[tomnovit]

Re: OMC Outdrive Wont Go Into Gear

I dont think mine is electronic shift though...could be wrong.

 

[DukesFin]

Re: OMC Outdrive Wont Go Into Gear

I dont think mine is electronic shift though...could be wrong.

Oh, not elec. shift and a newer model than mine... I'm not qualified to participate further!

Sorry! Good luck!

 

[rogerrabbit81]

Re: OMC Outdrive Wont Go Into Gear

I've seen this before. Just get a big hammer and...
Haha.

Try this link.
http://www.marine-engines.net/topics/000457.html?motors

It looks as if there was a recall for this problem. Keep in mind your outdrive was off of a OMC 2.3L

 

[tomnovit]

Re: OMC Outdrive Wont Go Into Gear

thanks for the advice rogerrabbit.....ive just finished loading the sledge in the jeep :devil:

 

[rogerrabbit81]

Re: OMC Outdrive Wont Go Into Gear

Try this link, very helpful.
http://www.hastings.org/~stuart/cobra/

I printed a few parts of it to help adjust yours and further diagnois the problem.

 

[tomnovit]

Re: OMC Outdrive Wont Go Into Gear

yeah..i found that one earlier....thanks.