Pearson Boats - Common Systems > Engine and Drive Train
How to tell if your reverse needs adjustment
Alma:
It is disconcerting at first the action of the A 4 transmission reversing gear. But it is a robust unit so a little learning curve pays off.
You do need to hold the shift lever against it's reverse position to fully engage the reverse clutch. If you don't hold it firmly you will cause premature wear.
As long as you are able to keep the engine from slipping (revolutions climbing past load) that is the way it works.
There is no way I know of to select reverse and leave the helm. That might be a good thing.
It is worthwhile to study the action of the transmission from the Moyer site to understand its function.
The only advice I'd give over Moyer is to make adjustments only if it is slipping when held firmly in reverse position. Then make the smallest adjustments possible to get it to function correctly. There is a sweet spot between the action of the two clutch mechanisms. As Moyer says one adjustment distance at a time is the proper troubleshooting procedure. Forward and reverse both have distinct settings- don't skip and think three "clicks" will give you better performance.
Get yourself a piece of cork gasket material from NAPA or auto parts store and make a nice new gasket. Cork will withstand several removals of the transmission cover for adjustment.
Use only recommended engine oil. Like some motorcycles, the engine and transmission share the same oil supply.
The transmission relays on old-fashioned oil to have the clutches slip or grip to operate correctly. I use straight 40 weight oil and change it every 30 hours (a full gas tank). It is available everywhere, cheap and effective. If your engine is newly overhauled and "tight" you might use straight 30 weight.
The position of "neutral" will wander when you change the transmission clutch adjustments.
Once set right (AND yours might already BE) your transmission won't need adjustment for years.
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[*] Previous page
Go to full version