outdrive stuck in the full up position

pcd

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After tuning up my mercruiser 3.0 with Alpha outdrive I raised the out drive for inspection and now it won't o down HELP
 

LilRedNeckGirl

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Re: outdrive stuck in the full up position

look for a loose wire. thats the #1 cause of most malfunctions.
Components are basic, switch at operators station, pump on inside of transom, related wireing.
 

pcd

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Re: outdrive stuck in the full up position

Thank you but everything is connected and the pump runs whenever I hit the switch either up or down. The drive was all the way down and after De-winterizing and tuning it up, I raised the drive and now it just won't o back down. I tried pushing down on it it while pushing button. Nothing.
 

BillyMTKA

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Re: outdrive stuck in the full up position

Had the same problem recently. Mine was making a clicking noise that I followed to the solenoid (was kind of hard to hear). Then I fashioned an alligator clip jumper from failed motorcycle battery charger and jumped the red wire to the blue wire and it went down. Hope that helps!
 
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