Yes, I applied power to each leg and got no action or engaging sounds. I
guess my question is how difficult is this to replace?

The trim motor was also not working...once I removed the lower unit, I took
apart the trim motor. The trim motor was shot...I ordered an aftermarket
unit from an ebay vendor for $135, which included shipping. My local boat
shop wanted $329 for a rebuilt motor.

I only paid $200 for the boat...so any time I spend repairing it is kinda
fun. The motor did not run as well. I pulled the carburetor and installed a
rebuild kit. Motor turned over the first try, and runs strong. The exhaust
manifold needs to be replaced, but other than the other minor problems, I
should be able to get it in the water in a few weeks.

Thanks for replying.

Jim Rojas


"WRH" wrote in message
news:hgykc.25035$f_5.19750@lakeread01...
Since you have a manual, I assume you already know you have 2 shifting
coils
in the lower unit. Find the dark blue and dark green wires that come out
of
the shifter. Follow them back and you should find quick disconnects behind
the motor and just before they go into the lower unit. Disconnect them and
with ignition on be sure you have 12V coming to them from the shifter .
Blue
is reverse and green is fwd. Be sure the lower unit is grounded good. If
voltage is good, check each coil for continuity. I can't remember for
sure,
but I think they should read around 6 ohms.

--
Bill
Chesapeake, Va


"Jim Rojas" wrote in message
...
Does anyone know how to repair the electric shift solenoid system on a
1976
OMC outdrive? I have the Clymer manual, but I am very unclear how this
is
done.

Thanks

Jim Rojas