Hi everyone
I have an Atomic 4 on 69 Bristol 33. I'm very new to the engine and engine repair, so feel free to provide any advice at the most novice level.
Here goes...
After coming into my slip and not being able to stop the boat with the usual blast of the engine in reverse, I discovered that the reverse gear brace pin had popped out, the brace was out of place and reverse was no longer engaging.
In order to get the brace back into place, we had to remove the adjusting nut, so the spring would allow enough play for us to slide the brace back onto the reverse gear adjusting bolt.
Once the assembly was back together, we couldn't get the engine to start. I think we have the adjusting nut too loose, and the transmission is in gear.
1) Does this theory make sense?
2) How far do we have to turn the adjusting nut, if it has been completely removed?
Thanks!
Dave
I have an Atomic 4 on 69 Bristol 33. I'm very new to the engine and engine repair, so feel free to provide any advice at the most novice level.
Here goes...
After coming into my slip and not being able to stop the boat with the usual blast of the engine in reverse, I discovered that the reverse gear brace pin had popped out, the brace was out of place and reverse was no longer engaging.
In order to get the brace back into place, we had to remove the adjusting nut, so the spring would allow enough play for us to slide the brace back onto the reverse gear adjusting bolt.
Once the assembly was back together, we couldn't get the engine to start. I think we have the adjusting nut too loose, and the transmission is in gear.
1) Does this theory make sense?
2) How far do we have to turn the adjusting nut, if it has been completely removed?
Thanks!
Dave
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