Volvo Penta AQ170 outdrive

[mlhunt]

I've just acquired an aging (1983) Sunseeker with an AQ170 petrol engine and outdrive. The boat's been neglected and needs work. The seller could give me no information about engine/outdrive maintenance. The problem I have at the moment is that the leg is locked down and I can't raise it. The electric motor works OK, turns for a few seconds then - clunk! - and stops with the leg still down. It's almost as if I need to be doing something else -- as well as pressing the up-down toggle switch -- to release a locking pin or something. Any ideas? Regards.

 

[rabidfish]

Re: Volvo Penta AQ170 outdrive

The tilt mechanism should release the locking mechanism as it pushes down. Look inside the suspension fork as someone works the tilt motor.<br />Check to ensure the rod is being pushed down.

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo Penta AQ170 outdrive

Check the adjustment on the tiltlock mechanism. If it's bent or the rod at position B in the picture is missing or damaged, it will prevent the lock from releasing.<br /><br />