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1977 Reinell with 235 Stern drive "lift wont work"

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ok i have a 77 Reinell with a 235 sterndrive that the lift doesnt work previous owner said it "never had worked" im inclined to believe it hasent worked in a long time due to the fact that there is no wear on the paint. where do i start ??
 
Re: 77 Reinell with 235 Stern drive "lift wont work"

Allow me to be the first to welcome you aboard !

So your outdrive tilt does not work ?

Do you have a manual ? I strongly suggest you get one.

First on the left side looking at the drive from behind " Port side " There is a box with 4 screws that has a gear that connects to a half moon gear that raises the drive.

That is the clutch housing open it up by removing the 4 screws post back what you find and read the manual.

In other words we " I " need you to understand the words i type in connection to the drive.

Post back after you open the housing.
 
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Re: 77 Reinell with 235 Stern drive "lift wont work"

How to fix stringer tilt problems!

So you have a stringer out drive that won't tilt up, or it tilts up very slowly, or you need to help it up physically. Maybe it doesn't move at all.

Here is a step bye step guide to fixing it. A manual would be very helpful.

1- A fully charged battery is imperative.

2- Disconnect the battery and clean the battery posts. Are the cables good?

3- With the battery disconnected, clean all the connections on the port side, solenoids. Don't forget the grounds.

4- Clean connections to tilt motor. Two wires.

5- Connect the battery.

6- On the out drive port side, there is a clutch housing. Four screws hold on
cover. Pull that cover. May be full of water. They all leak.

Two things you can do at this time.

A- Clean out the housing with clutch installed.

B- Remove the clutch and rebuild the housing. New seals.

If you chose A, Spray the clutch with brake cleaner. Make sure it's as clean as you can get it. You might have to spray it a few times. Blow it dry. Spray the the clutch with penetrating oil. Pack the housing with grease, and install cover. Don't over tighten the screws, can bind the clutch.

If you chose B, remove all the components of the gear housing. Soak everything in Acetone overnight. Rebuild housing, new seals. Blow dry the parts, soak them all in motor oil for a hour or two. Install parts. Pack the housing with grease. I know it calls for 30 weight motor oil. Trust me pack it with grease. Install cover.

7- Gently pry off the rubber bumpers. Don't mix them up, pump grease in the zerks. Install bumpers.

At this point the drive should move up and down easy. If it doesn't, you need to pull the tilt motor. Test motor and replace or rebuild. Make sure the hammer blow coupler is good or replace. Don't forget the gasket, on the tilt motor. .

Good Luck !

Above is a post to another website i am the author.



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Re: 77 Reinell with 235 Stern drive "lift wont work"

ok best way to say it is WOW what a mess obviously had not been serviced in ages .... no oil at all and alot of gunk i cleaned it out but im thinking i am going to need a new oil seal

is there a part number for the following ?

retaining ring for the bearing for the worm gear (there wasn't one)
oil seal

i assume that a "make a gasket" from the local auto parts store will work ? what kind would be best ? or is there a part #

when i use the switch i dont hear any noises "usual solenoid noise" is that normal ?

Thanks for the manual :)

and also looks like im going to need a core plug will the local boat shop know what i need or is thee a part number for that to

im repacking the clutch thanks for the advice :)
 
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Re: 77 Reinell with 235 Stern drive "lift wont work"

There is a reseal kit for the clutch housing that will have al the seals. Ebay is the best place to get it.

They might have it here on this website, go to the top of the page and click on parts.

Ebay is the place for all your parts.

You have a pm some things i can't post in the open forum.
 
Re: 77 Reinell with 235 Stern drive "lift wont work"

IMAG0062_edit0.jpgOk is the attached pic the core plug ?
 
It is a pic off a inspection mirror looking up behind the port motor mount you cam barely see the rust spot its hard to see but best pic I could get
 
ok so i read my HIN as having a Reinell made in 1977 in February but the end part gives a C2441 and according to what i can find no C2441's were made until 1978 ?
and as it has a OMC 235 i am also assuming it is not the original motor
 
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