[C320-list] no forward or reverse

[Robert Seastream]

I'm not a mechanic, but since you say the engine 'won't rev', it sounds 
to me like you should be checking the throttle linkage, and that there 
may be nothing wrong with the transmission.  A test (in slack water 
conditions) would be to engage fwd at idle.  The boat should make way 
then, even at idle speed.

Bob Seastream
2002 hull # 906
'Intuition'


On Sep 2, 2006, at 4:28 PM, Davis, Stanley D. (SHB) wrote:

> I have Hull 57 and the Perkins M30 as well.  I had to replace the
> transmission two years ago when reverse went out. But I'm confused when
> you say "the engine won't rev."  When my reverse blew, the engine rev'd
> just fine, but no power was put on the prop.
>
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>
> I just attempted to go for a sail, but when I cast off into the creek  
> I
> had no forward or reverse.  It will go into gear, but the engine just
> won't rev.
> The shaft spins freely in neutral.  I was able to drop the  hook, and a
> Sea Tow boat was just dropping off another boat and was nice enough  to
> take me back alongside my dock at no charge.
>
> I assume I've got a transmission problem.  My boat is hull #171 with
> the Perkins M30 and only 311 hour.  Any other thoughts before I call 
> the
> mechanic?
>
> Mike
>
>
>
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