I hope I copied the correct picture this is the SX model where it has the locking mechinism. Does the shifter have to be in neautral to raise or lower the drive or will it or is it supposed to go up in forward and reverse
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I hope I copied the correct picture this is the SX model where it has the locking mechinism. Does the shifter have to be in neautral to raise or lower the drive or will it or is it supposed to go up in forward and reverse
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Do you mean while the engine is running? You shouldn't run it in either direction higher than the beach setting or you run the risk of tearing up the drive bellows. If you mean while you're putting it on the trailer or something I don't think it matters. I can't think of a situation where I had to tilt mine up or down in drive while the engine wasn't running. Always neutral.
Hmmm, I'm not a mechanic but my old Glastron has an earlier model of your drive called a "280", and that particular unit can only be raised in neutral or dead slow forward speed. To go in reverse on old Volvo units, you have to have the drive all the way down and the dashboard light should be out signifying it has locked in position. Can anyone else verify if Bob's unit works the same way? I don't see any hydraulic rams on it like the modern drives have, so I'm assuming he has the same worm gear mechanism that I do...
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It appears to me that when the shifter is in forward or reverse that the locking mech. is just that LOCKED. In neautral it is unlocked and ready for up or down positioning. I was just wondering if I came upon a submerged object if I could tilt up when in forward or reverse slow speed, However, I now believe that this will cause major expenses and I would learn the expensive way.
Bob
It appears to me that when the shifter is in forward or reverse that the locking mech. is just that LOCKED. In neautral it is unlocked and ready for up or down positioning. I was just wondering if I came upon a submerged object if I could tilt up when in forward or reverse slow speed, However, I now believe that this will cause major expenses and I would learn the expensive way.
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My VP outdrive is a little newer than yours but I think they all work on the same principle. Mine is only locked when in reverse to prevent the drive from pulling itself out of the water. You can still raise the drive if it's left in gear (not recommended if engine is running). The locking mechanism isn't part of the trim/tilt mechanism. In forward the lock is release so if you happen to hit something it'll tip up on its own. Maybe not enough to prevent a bent skeg or dinged prop but will probably keep the entire lower unit from being broken off the boat.
In case it helps, here are some quotes from my 1975 Glastron owners manual for the older style "280" series drive, which appears very similar to your outdrive:
"An electromechanical lift operated from the drivers seat allows the operator to tilt the stern drive for beaching or trailering. The lift will allow the drive to remain in up position while in forward gear with the propeller turning at idle engine speed. CAUTION: Any speed above idle will cause the unit to slam to full down position. If the unit is slammed down hard, it is possible to damage the transom shield, drive unit or tilting mechanism."
"CAUTION: When running at slow speed in shallow water with great risk of contacting the bottom, it is recommended as an extra safety measure to release the retaining pawl for the outboard drive with the drive lift. NOTE: running in "reverse" cannot be carried out with the retaining pawl released. Release the retaining pawl as follows: Depress the "up" switch until the warning lamp lights up and then keep the switch in this position for another 2-4 seconds. This is to prevent damage to the propeller and outboard drive if they come into contact with the bottom.
1) Normally the outboard drive kicks up automatically if an object is hit in the water if the boat is running above planing speed.
2) You can run in shallow water with the drive unit partially tilted at idle speed only.
No reverse is available in this tilted condition."
Hope the above helps. Also, a SELOC manual (#3600) is available from BoatFix.com which actually has a picture of the duo-prop version of your outdrive on the cover. It would be a wise investment for you, IMHO...
"An electromechanical lift operated from the drivers seat allows the operator to tilt the stern drive for beaching or trailering. The lift will allow the drive to remain in up position while in forward gear with the propeller turning at idle engine speed. CAUTION: Any speed above idle will cause the unit to slam to full down position. If the unit is slammed down hard, it is possible to damage the transom shield, drive unit or tilting mechanism."
"CAUTION: When running at slow speed in shallow water with great risk of contacting the bottom, it is recommended as an extra safety measure to release the retaining pawl for the outboard drive with the drive lift. NOTE: running in "reverse" cannot be carried out with the retaining pawl released. Release the retaining pawl as follows: Depress the "up" switch until the warning lamp lights up and then keep the switch in this position for another 2-4 seconds. This is to prevent damage to the propeller and outboard drive if they come into contact with the bottom.
1) Normally the outboard drive kicks up automatically if an object is hit in the water if the boat is running above planing speed.
2) You can run in shallow water with the drive unit partially tilted at idle speed only.
No reverse is available in this tilted condition."
Hope the above helps. Also, a SELOC manual (#3600) is available from BoatFix.com which actually has a picture of the duo-prop version of your outdrive on the cover. It would be a wise investment for you, IMHO...
I was cruising at low speed and hit a submerged log and luckily I had adjusted the retaining pawl as Seloc instructed and the drive popped up a little(not out of the water). Glad I followed the instructions. If you take off your drive cover on one side you will see the shift cable and on the other side is the retaining pawl shaft going thru the drive to the locking mechanism at the rear of the drive. The previous answers are correct but check not all drives have the retaining pawl. I learn something new everyday I always "Check the manual". It can save so much time and it pays for itself over and over.