What goes down won't go Up

WE5

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New to iBoats but not so new to boating having had a 16' 51 CC launch and a 22007CC Twin Merc Mag 350 Launch. I recently "scored" an old but complete IMP Navajo cuddy and trailer that had laid low since 2011. My son had the v-6 running in an hour (a certified auto mechanic he is) and we tried the raise the outdrive to no avail. Just clicking when the switch is lifted. The two solenoids residing on the top of the inboard side of the outdrive are the clickers / but no action. there is more of a thump on the down stroke of the button however. We opened up the gear drive and all was good and not rusted. Is there an oil reservoir somewhere on this relic that I am missing? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Cheers
 

shrew

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You more than likely need to replace the solenoids. Jump the external posts on the solenoids. If the drive moves, the solenoids need to be replaced.
 

WE5

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You more than likely need to replace the solenoids. Jump the external posts on the solenoids. If the drive moves, the solenoids need to be replaced.
An easy test so Thanks Much! I will do that and get back with results fgi.
cheers
 
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