OMC Transmission problems

[hleitao]

I have a 1984 OMC SeaDrive 2.6 liter.<br />The motor runs great. However, when I try to engage reverse the tranmission clicks as if the gears are about to mesh but never fully engage. I adjusted the cables when the boat was out of the water and it worked fine. When I put the boat back in the water I had the same problem. Forward works fine. I am running out of cable adjustment. Any help would be appreciated. Hank

 

[ICEMAN]

Re: OMC Transmission problems

hi Hleitao, Sounds like the shift shaft is out of adjustment or the shift cradle, shifter, or a shaft is wearing out inside the gearcase.

 

[Johnshan]

Re: OMC Transmission problems

I have the same problem with my '85 Mariner 30 hp. Im assuming the reverse dog is worn?<br />It goes into reverse sometimes and then when i give it any gas it clicks out and begins making clicking noises, sometimes all it does is click not even try to engauge.<br /><br />-John

 

[hleitao]

Re: OMC Transmission problems

Thanks Guys, If the weekend is nice I'll play around with it....sure is tough getting around without reverse.

 

[hondon]

Re: OMC Transmission problems

Yours is one of OMCs more interesting experiments. Those cables go thru that remarkable transom mount and all the twists and turns that go with it . Diconnect the shift cable at the engine and push and pull on it. About a quarter or slightly more of an inch slop is normal .Anything more shows wear in the cable or else where.Also keep in mind cable freedom of movement itself.

 

[hleitao]

Re: OMC Transmission problems

Thanks Hondon<br />I appreciate the help.<br />I hope to try it out this week.<br />I hope it is the cable, rather then something more serious.

 

[hleitao]

Re: OMC Transmission problems

I removed the cable going the gear shift. I started the motor and manually moved the gear shift to reverse, this eliminated the cable. I still can not get the motor to go into reverse. Is this an expensive problem to solve? What is involevd?

 

[adrian bick]

Re: OMC Transmission problems

You will have to drop the lower unit and set the shift rod to the correct height. It is a critical adjustment often overlooked when changing a water pump impeller.

 

[hleitao]

Re: OMC Transmission problems

Thank you <br />I hope to try it soon.

 

[clanton]

Re: OMC Transmission problems

Drain gear oil look for metal. Probley needs gear set.