Re: [OMC-Boats] Prop spinning in Nuetral?

I saw my brother slowly work out several broken bolts and even
stripped screw heads with lockable pliers. Worked just like a
wrench. I use that method whenever possible and works great. But
you obviously have to have enough of the bolt sticking out to grab

On Aug 11, 2009, at 5:25 PM, Nexi wrote:

> B.C.,
>
> Just getting a bit frustrated. The bolt head broke off so the rest
> of the bolt is stuck in the quadrant. I'm going to see if I can get
> my hands on an ez out or just drill it myself. I had the pleasure of
> removing a bolt from the engine of my old car when changing a valve
> cover gasket.
>
> I will definitely be applying anti-seize before putting new bolts in.
>
> - Nexi
>
>
> From: BC Howk <bchowk@...>
> To: omc-boats@...
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 7:21:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Prop spinning in Nuetral?
>
> Nexi,
>
> Welcome....we've all been there. Once you get it sorted out they are
> worth it!!
>
> I have actually been running mine with 2 bolts on the quadrant gear
> for years now, in my case one of the bolt holes broke. If its just a
> broken bolt head you could try an easy out or just tow it to a
> machinist have them drill it out and retap shouldn't cost but a few
> bucks I think.
>
> on the up side, you should be able to take the quadrant gear off now
> right? So you can drop the outdrive, run the motor and tune it up?
> Not sure, how your inspection is going but it sounds like you are
> running into pretty standard stuff for one of these old boats that
> has been sitting a while, battery, tilt issues (if you fix it right
> and maintain it will work trouble free for years ), old oil. the
> fact that it started up is pretty encouraging.
>
> Your just on a learning curve, you'll have it sorted and enjoying it
> in no time. stay positive.
>
> Cheers,
> B.C.
>
>
>
>
> On Aug 11, 2009, Nexi <ohnoitsnexi@...> wrote:
>
> B.C.,
> Tried some penetrating oil before doing anything. Neighbor said the
> torch would probably melt the aluminum so I didn't use it. Broke 1
> of the bolts, got the other 2 out. I'm thinking an EZ-Out should
> work to remove the rest of the bolt? So far I'm having some really
> bad luck with a boat that was supposed to need nothing more than a
> solenoid. Arghhhh.
> Nexi
>
> From: BC Howk <bchowk@...>
> To: omc-boats@...
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:18:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Prop spinning in Nuetral?
>
> Nexi,
>
> Have you tried penetrating oil, impact wrench? A little heat and a
> breaker bar should work, would just hate to see you break the bolts
> or something.
>
> Just another thought, since you need to fix the tilt motor anyway,
> go ahead and take the motor out and you should be able to spin the
> outdrive down by hand, via the worm gear shaft, will take a little
> while but.....
>
> As far as the water goes, glad to hear you have the hose hooked up.
> As long as you have you tell tale "pee stream" should be alright.
> Sorry I don't know what else to call it... looks like the outdrive
> is peeing out of a little hole toward the top of the outdrive on the
> starboard side. Again, IMHO you should make sure the outdrive is
> down all the way before running it.
>
> Good luck with those bolts.
>
> B.C.
>
> On Aug 11, 2009, Nexi <ohnoitsnexi@...> wrote:
>
> Having a real difficult time getting the 3 bolts off the quadrant
> gear. Perhaps a torch and a breaker bar will do the trick?
>
>
> From: BC Howk <bchowk@...>
> To: omc-boats@...
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:32:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Prop spinning in Nuetral?
>
> Nexi,
>
> That's pretty normal, mine spins in neutral, just sorta idling
> along. You should be able to stop it with a finger be really sure
> it's not engaged first...
>
> I would not run it with the engine up though. bad for ball gears and
> not real sure the impelor is gonna like that. I have heard some
> different opinions but never risk it myself just take off the
> quadrant gear and lower the outdrive by hand....till you can get the
> tilt motor sorted out.
>
> Cheers,
> B.C.
>
> On Aug 11, 2009, Nexi <ohnoitsnexi@...> wrote:
>
> Took a next step to make sure the engine runs. Started her up with
> the drive up, someone said this was ok as long as the boat is in
> nuetral. Oddly enough the prop is spinning while in neutral.
> Shouldn't the prop be at a stand still during neutral?
>
>
> Boat: 1967 Sportsman 120
>
>
>
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