andrew_glastron
New member
Hi all
I have just purchased my first boat, a Glastron v152 fitted with a 65hp Evinrude Triumph motor (65273S). When i purchased the boat the lower unit was removed although included in the sale.
I fitted the LU and have got the motor purring nicely with a brand new power pack, now i just need to sort out my shift issues. Presently the gearcase is stuck in Forward.
After much reading i have wrapped my head around the Selectric shift system and have narrowed my problem down to somewhere in the gearcase. I am receiving the correct voltages on the 2 shift wires, and the solenoids have the correct 5-6 ohms to ground. When i unplug the solenoids and power either 1 or both directly with the motor running it still wont shift out of Forward.
I have removed and bench tested both solenoids, they both pull their plungers down approx 3/16" from the top when powered on the bench.
When they are installed in the gearcase however the plungers do not pull downwards under power. They both sit just under the solenoid top same as where they sit unpowered. When power is applied the solenoids themselves lift up about 3/16" out of the gearcase and the plungers stay put. Plungers move freely in the solenoid body. Im thinking something is stopping the plungers moving down and applying oil pressure to the dog clutch.
Looking down the solenoid hole in the case i can see where the shift rods bottom out, (on the shift levers?) however i cant seem to move these down at all manually.
Where should i be looking from here? Could something be jammed up in the valve body/shift lever/oil pump area? Is there anything i can do short of pulling the prop and shaft out?
The only part i can see missing from the parts diagram is the wave washer on top of the solenoid, however i cant see how this would help seeing as the plungers dont appear to move at all.
I've not been able to source any Type C oil locally (Australia) yet, although i did a fill from the bottom plug with ISO 68 hydraulic oil as directed by my local outboard shop. When i bought the boat the LU was full of gluggy milkshake so i flushed that out with fuel before refilling. I will find some Type C somewhere for my next test.
I'd also like to say a huge thanks to Joereeves and racerone, your posts have popped up many times during my research and your advice has been invaluable in getting me this far!!!
I have just purchased my first boat, a Glastron v152 fitted with a 65hp Evinrude Triumph motor (65273S). When i purchased the boat the lower unit was removed although included in the sale.
I fitted the LU and have got the motor purring nicely with a brand new power pack, now i just need to sort out my shift issues. Presently the gearcase is stuck in Forward.
After much reading i have wrapped my head around the Selectric shift system and have narrowed my problem down to somewhere in the gearcase. I am receiving the correct voltages on the 2 shift wires, and the solenoids have the correct 5-6 ohms to ground. When i unplug the solenoids and power either 1 or both directly with the motor running it still wont shift out of Forward.
I have removed and bench tested both solenoids, they both pull their plungers down approx 3/16" from the top when powered on the bench.
When they are installed in the gearcase however the plungers do not pull downwards under power. They both sit just under the solenoid top same as where they sit unpowered. When power is applied the solenoids themselves lift up about 3/16" out of the gearcase and the plungers stay put. Plungers move freely in the solenoid body. Im thinking something is stopping the plungers moving down and applying oil pressure to the dog clutch.
Looking down the solenoid hole in the case i can see where the shift rods bottom out, (on the shift levers?) however i cant seem to move these down at all manually.
Where should i be looking from here? Could something be jammed up in the valve body/shift lever/oil pump area? Is there anything i can do short of pulling the prop and shaft out?
The only part i can see missing from the parts diagram is the wave washer on top of the solenoid, however i cant see how this would help seeing as the plungers dont appear to move at all.
I've not been able to source any Type C oil locally (Australia) yet, although i did a fill from the bottom plug with ISO 68 hydraulic oil as directed by my local outboard shop. When i bought the boat the LU was full of gluggy milkshake so i flushed that out with fuel before refilling. I will find some Type C somewhere for my next test.
I'd also like to say a huge thanks to Joereeves and racerone, your posts have popped up many times during my research and your advice has been invaluable in getting me this far!!!