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I have an MD2 Volvo Penta engine with a gear type transmission. The transmission goes into reverse fine, however I am having difficulty getting it in forward. When I move the shifting lever all the way to the forward position with the engine running, I have to rev the engine a little until it finally drops into gear. When the engine is off and I shift to forward, it appears to engage. Any suggestions? Thanks XXX XXXX

 

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Make (of engine): Volvo Penta
Model (of engine): MD2
Year: 1972
Horsepower: 18

Already Tried:
I have disconnected the transmision shifting cable and tried to shift into forward by moving the shift lever by hand, insuring it was moved as far into possition as I could move it.

Submitted: 340 days and 8 hours ago.
Category: Boat
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Oldnewenglandmarine replied 340 days and 7 hours ago.

My name is XXXXX XXXXX X will be helping you today. Most questions will involve troubleshooting, and usually take many posts back and forth. Post back with questions as needed.

 

Rick,

Do you have an actual model number for the transmisson?

Customer replied 340 days and 7 hours ago.

No I don,t have the Morley number. However it is not the cone type. Inside the transmission it has a gear and a black nylon insert that meshes with the drive gear. I can take a picture if that will help. The engine is in the boat.

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Expert:  Oldnewenglandmarine replied 340 days and 7 hours ago.

You can try posting a few pictures if you like. I'm not however going to spend 20 minutes trying to figure out what you have if you don't know what you have.

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Expert:  Michelle-Mod replied 338 days and 8 hours ago.

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Customer replied 338 days and 8 hours ago.

Thanks but I think I will try a different resource. How does my deposit work?

 
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