trany trouble

Yep

Jimbo,

I pulled the brackets out with the transmission.   Then I took the brackets off the transmission.

I only replaced the reverse rings. Everything else looked to be in good condition.

Here's a pic of the brackets.

new86owner...
how did you disconnect the bracket from the tranny? With a socket? It looks like a really tight fit.

Did you replace the forward plates also? I'm waiting until I get it open to see what needs replacing. It was supposed to have been rebuilt about two years ago. I've got some other projects going on right now so I haven't had a chance to work on it lately.
I think my problem came from backing up when I didn't realize there had been some nylon rope wrapped around my prop.

the added bonus of lifting engine and trans together is that, assuming you don't adjust engine or trans mounts while they are out of the boat, the engine and trans should line up to prop shaft with almost no adjustment needed upon re-install.

In my case is was swapping engines. the new engines with the old mounting brackets bolted on required no relignment to prop shaft after being intalled.

I just swapped mine out about a month ago, all I did was just loosen the bolts on the engine mount that attach it to the stringer, then I pulled the bolts from trans mount to the stringer, I unbolted the trans from the bellhousing, I put a 4x4 accross the sides above the motor and used a ratchet strap to lift the motor untill it was level. Then the trans just slid right out. I pulled the cooler out with the tranny to keep from making a mess. All told I had it out in about 35 mins. If you are looking to get one call fantastic finishes marine a call, They do an exchange with a 1 year warranty for $750. There number is (877) 369-6693. or email at eric@ohio.net they are located in medina ohio and will ship anywhere.

Rob

Need some help with the Velvet Drive. I bought the 84 SN last summer. Trany was supposidly rebuild a year earlier. I lost reverse (noticed it when I was docking--so no hard shifting). Changed the fluid; no luck. Tried to pull the transmission to see what's going on but had some problems...
I took out all the bolts at the engine/bellhousinging but couldn't get the left side loose. It's really hard to reach the lower bolts holding the trany to the bellhousing. I read the manual but not much info on removing the trany from the boat. I searched the form and found something about using a jack. What I'm planning to try tomorrow is...
Connect a 2x4 to the rear engine lift hook. Support one end on the side of the boat; place a jack on the other end. Remove the two nuts connecting the engine mount to the stringer (hope it's not too hard to realign). Start jacking. Pull the trany toward the stern.
Will this work? Will the trany just slide out? Do I need to easy the trany from the bellhousing, have some scranny-armed person stick their arm in and unbolt the flywheel and damper plate to get the trany out?
Thanks again guys...