310 Sundancer V Drive / Trans trouble

[Pat Ward]

My 2000 310 Sundancer starboard engine got stuck in forward gear. Linkage all good. Mech said it's probably a "clutch problem" in the tranny. Pulling the v Drive looks like a major expense. Anybody have this problem? and if so, can you tell how much $$ I'm in for? Thanks, Pat

 

[mward]

Just charge it and worry about it later!

 

[Larry]

Just charge it and worry about it later!

Looks like you got your answer... And I think your related!

 

[Pat Ward]

Thanks Larry. Yes he's my bro.

 

[billnpat]

My 2000 310 Sundancer starboard engine got stuck in forward gear. Linkage all good. Mech said it's probably a "clutch problem" in the tranny. Pulling the v Drive looks like a major expense. Anybody have this problem? and if so, can you tell how much $$ I'm in for? Thanks, Pat

I'd check the linkage again...by someone other other...

 

[Larry]

Well sorry to say that is a symtom of a transmision that needs to come out and probably needs rebuilding. Are they Borg Warner or ZF transmisions? Rebuild with labor in and out will be in the neighborhood of $3000 - $4000. If you went for a new one your going closer to $6000.

I would first recheck the linkage too.....

 

[GMAN1]

Unhook cable from tranny and see if it shifts in forward and reverse. Make sure it is tied good to dock. If it does shift good then you have a linkage adjustment. If not check to see if there are any leaks from any of the hoses causing it to lose pressure.

 

[Jimmy Buoy]

How's the fluid look?

 

[Padrig]

Ended up a rebuild. Just under 3k. All is wellagain.