thanks. I discovered that the plunger that the lift push rod is supposed to engage to unlock the drive is completely gone. That explains why the lock won't disengage.
I have a recently acquired 1985 Bayliner with a rebuilt Volvo gas engine and AQ280 stern drive. The boat has been out of the water for over a year - previous owners never even put it in the water because they preferred their sailboat. I am having 2 problems currently:
1 - the drive will go...