This is what mechanic #1 said. I'm trying to get ahold of mechanic #2. An un-serviceable transmission seems highly unlikely, especially for the 80s. he said there's also a chance that the engine (2GMF) and trans came as a package and a re-power may be in order (he's waiting for a call back from Yanmar).
Symptoms:
Put it in forward, clunk clunk clunk like the prop shaft is missing a bearing. Floor it and it pops into gear and seems normal. Boat sat for a month and now it cannot rev in forward (like the prop is 3' diameter). reverse seems fine... it's never been good at going backwards, but it's smooth.
My understanding:
The clutch is causing the issue. Somehow, the clutch acts as the front bearing on the prop shaft. There's a "cone" somewhere, but every pic I've found, the clutch looks like a regular ole automotive clutch... or is that just the flywheel? I've also read about the shift lever on the case being sensitive? Fluid level, color, consistency is good.
Questions:
1: Can a competent mechanic with no boat experience (me) remove the tranny without sinking the boat?
2: Where do I find info or parts for this old tranny? All I've read is to contact mfg or service shop.
3: Would it be better to invest in a re-power? My 2GMF starts and runs like a dream and could bring in a grand to help offset the re-power? I'd rather pay $2k and have a supported drivetrain than $1k and still have an engine with no support.
Symptoms:
Put it in forward, clunk clunk clunk like the prop shaft is missing a bearing. Floor it and it pops into gear and seems normal. Boat sat for a month and now it cannot rev in forward (like the prop is 3' diameter). reverse seems fine... it's never been good at going backwards, but it's smooth.
My understanding:
The clutch is causing the issue. Somehow, the clutch acts as the front bearing on the prop shaft. There's a "cone" somewhere, but every pic I've found, the clutch looks like a regular ole automotive clutch... or is that just the flywheel? I've also read about the shift lever on the case being sensitive? Fluid level, color, consistency is good.
Questions:
1: Can a competent mechanic with no boat experience (me) remove the tranny without sinking the boat?
2: Where do I find info or parts for this old tranny? All I've read is to contact mfg or service shop.
3: Would it be better to invest in a re-power? My 2GMF starts and runs like a dream and could bring in a grand to help offset the re-power? I'd rather pay $2k and have a supported drivetrain than $1k and still have an engine with no support.
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