MrDough
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- Jan 24, 2010
- 35
- Boat Info
- 1986 460 Express Cruiser
- Engines
- Twin Detroit 6v-71 TA Twin Turbo
The Allison Transmission mated to my starboard Detroit Diesel 6v71TA no longer goes forward but can go to neutral and backwards. The shaft spins when going backwards but stands still going forward unless the boat is moving, in which case the movement of water spins it. I've checked the cable and it is pulling and pushing the lever on the tranny around the same as the port. Checked the oil too and it looks pretty new. I will check tomorrow by disconnecting the linkage to see if actuating it by hand makes a difference (cable not pushing enough?).
If moving the lever doesn't change anything, what could be the problem? Price estimates on repair are also welcomed. The transmission is pretty easily accessible but requires something to lift it out. Was pretty intense doing 360s to get back to port :smt101 (wind blew to the port side so it made it even worst running forward with only the port). Let me know, thanks
If moving the lever doesn't change anything, what could be the problem? Price estimates on repair are also welcomed. The transmission is pretty easily accessible but requires something to lift it out. Was pretty intense doing 360s to get back to port :smt101 (wind blew to the port side so it made it even worst running forward with only the port). Let me know, thanks
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