Volvo 270 outdrive tilt issue

[am_dew]

I have a fairly recently occuring problem with my V/P 270 outdrive in that it will not drop down from the raised position unless you give the ignition a very quick crank. I know it's not good to start the engine with the outdrive raised so I am very careful to only turn the ignition key enough so the engine barely cranks (but does not start). Once I do this, the outdrive will tilt down. I am not aware of any relationships between the tilt motor and the ignition, so this has me puzzled.<br /><br />Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks!

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo 270 outdrive tilt issue

My guess is the ujoints are hitting the engine bellhousing which is what pushes it down a little to get it started. Is the rubber pad at the top of the transom shield there? That would keep the drive from going up too high.<br />I would also look at the bellows, probably torn or a hole poked in it.

 

[am_dew]

Re: Volvo 270 outdrive tilt issue

Thanks Don. Yes, the rubber pad is there. I will have a look at the bellows.

 

[am_dew]

Re: Volvo 270 outdrive tilt issue

I forgot to add what I think is a very important point and that is that the tilt motor does not operate until I do the quick ignition crank. Once the tilt motor works, the drive drops every time.

 

[bigbrownbuku]

Re: Volvo 270 outdrive tilt issue

start by checking all your grounds are clean and tight. do the same with the positive battery cable.