Try Edd's suggestion. Find the shift lever at the engine transmission. You should be able to move the lever from center neutral to forward (reverse gear) and backward (forward gear). You should be able to do this with everything as is, no tools, but you need to overcome the cable friction. If it doesn't move easily, disconnect the cable at the lever (remove cotter key) and move lever with your fingers.
I'd try all that with the engine off, then once I got used to everything, I'd put it in neutral, start the engine and try shifting into forward and reverse. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md ----- Original Message ----- From: "OldSteveH via CnC-List" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: "OldSteveH" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 12:41:22 PM Subject: Stus-List Problem with reverse Hello all, Diamond Girl launched on the weekend. All is good except for going backwards . . . It only kicked in when I revved the engine fairly high. Happened two more times. So here is some back ground and my questions: Yanmar 3GM engine, exc condition, well maintained, 450 hrs. Variprop 2 blade 7 years old, last relubed 2014 with spec grease, manuf calls for every 5 years. I did not relube this year, did not think it needed it. I also redid stuffing box packing this year, drip rate looks good but could it be binding and not allowing tranny to go into reverse gear? I am not familiar with the gearbox on this engine. Any thoughts on possible causes and fixes now that the boat is in the water? Thanks Steve Hood S/V Diamond Girl C&C 34 Lions Head ON _______________________________________________ Email address: [email protected] To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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