I have done the following diagnosis:
1) checked voltage from power to shift switch 11.83 volts, the purple wire
2) I have checked to voltage from both the green wire and blue wire from the switch out. 12 volts and is continuous through the range of the switch. No voltage when the switch is in the middle position.
3) Checked to voltage at the intermediate both green wire and blue wire separated from the lower at the knife connections. Voltage 11.8 something.
4) resistance from either wire to through the lower wire, 5.9 ohms. This is within spec.
Started the boat, ran at about 650 rpm. Moved the throttle handle to forward position. No forward engagement. Trouble light shows voltage. When I looked at the prop while engaged, the prop was actually moving. I took a broomstick and could hold the prop back. I get no forward or reverse from the lower and don't hear any engagement.
I would find it difficult to believe both spring tangs are broken. It looks like I may have to pull the lower and ope it up. Does anyone have any possible ideas of what is could be. I am wondering if something got jammed maybe which allow the prop to turn in neutral. I know from all the reading I have done that these drives have a low opinion but it is what I have and I actually enjoy the boat. I rebuilt the upper and the intermediate so why not. I would just like to know some of the possible reasons for this.
Thanks for all of you help.....
1) checked voltage from power to shift switch 11.83 volts, the purple wire
2) I have checked to voltage from both the green wire and blue wire from the switch out. 12 volts and is continuous through the range of the switch. No voltage when the switch is in the middle position.
3) Checked to voltage at the intermediate both green wire and blue wire separated from the lower at the knife connections. Voltage 11.8 something.
4) resistance from either wire to through the lower wire, 5.9 ohms. This is within spec.
Started the boat, ran at about 650 rpm. Moved the throttle handle to forward position. No forward engagement. Trouble light shows voltage. When I looked at the prop while engaged, the prop was actually moving. I took a broomstick and could hold the prop back. I get no forward or reverse from the lower and don't hear any engagement.
I would find it difficult to believe both spring tangs are broken. It looks like I may have to pull the lower and ope it up. Does anyone have any possible ideas of what is could be. I am wondering if something got jammed maybe which allow the prop to turn in neutral. I know from all the reading I have done that these drives have a low opinion but it is what I have and I actually enjoy the boat. I rebuilt the upper and the intermediate so why not. I would just like to know some of the possible reasons for this.
Thanks for all of you help.....