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jim mcilhoney
New member
Username: jmacplumb
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 08:19 am: | 
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88 Baja gets stuck in forward,have to really pull to get into reverse. It has a 454 with bravo 1. A friend told me the interrupter is missing causing the problem.I just bought this boat,looks like a lot of things have been altered.Any thoughts?
Jim |
Kghost
Senior Member
Username: kghost
Post Number: 1059
Registered: 07-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 08:39 am: |
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No interupter switch with a bravo.
What are your idle rpms in gear and in neutral?
When was your gear lube changed last?
What gear lube is in it? Should be merc hiperformance. ( greenish blue in color)
Base on the year I would say it may be the upper cone clutch/gear assembly. cone clutch and shift linkage is worn/carroded.
This issue will take some investigation from someone with REAL knowledge of bravo 1 outdrives and not someone who "thinks" they may know. |
Bt Doctur
Senior Member
Username: bt_doctur
Post Number: 1200
Registered: 06-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 08:53 am: |
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This link will help too.
http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/11/11covr5x.pdf |
jim mcilhoney
New member
Username: jmacplumb
Post Number: 2
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 09:42 am: |
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Boat was just winterized,had new fluids at start of season(only went out twice for about 4 hours total).I was having some tachometer problems so I am guessing at best on the RPM`s.I am going to pull the drive off to check a few things any way,I will bring it to local shop and have it checked out.
Jim |
JUST-IN-TIME
Senior Member
Username: justintime
Post Number: 7073
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 06:02 am: |
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bad cable |
jim mcilhoney
New member
Username: jmacplumb
Post Number: 3
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 07:32 am: |
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Thanks for all your help,I know where to start.
Jim |
