No reverse 2010 230

[Kiwiwake]

So out on the lake ...wife driving...great ride...jump back on boat ....goes forward perfectly . But no reverse ...just wine. Oil just on low mark and clean. Linkage correct adjustment ... powered up and drove back to dock no problem.
PCM irh 40 - 15 ( or 1S ) transmission. I. Am in New Zealand so i cant send it to anyone in USA. Just looking for a idea on whats gone wrong.
chčers Mark

[DW SD]

I'd at least try adding oil to full.


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[Kiwiwake]

I will when im home, i thought i had some here ..but no i packed the empty container not the full one! ( muppet) but its perfect in foward ,no issues at all, Leads me to believe can't be an oil issue level or presure issue.

[Quinner]

Start with the cheap and easy fix, check your prop, key and shaft

[core-rider]

I'd try removing the cable from the shift linkage at the v-drive and shifting by hand... That would rule out any cable/linkage issue and give you a better idea if it's the v-drive itself. Topping off the fluid level is worth a try just because it's a bit low, but I don't think that will change anything.

[Kiwiwake]

Thank you
will look at prop / shaft etc in morning
Tried the linkage ...renoved and conected all ok.
cheers

[Kiwiwake]

Prop and key ok...will send for a tune now.
tested oil presures they were 14 bar / 200 psi at idle and 15 / 230 at 1500 ish rpm
have now removed v drive ...just have to find a way to support engine so i can remove trans..
definately NOT what i thought would happen at 200 hours on a 2010 boat,... but "sh@t happens"

[Kiwiwake]

Anyone else had reverse fail?

[Quinner]

That certainly is a bummer, rarely do I hear about trans problems on boats with that low of hours. There is one trans guy in the states I know of, Fantastic Finish Marine in Ohio, could be worth a call or email to Vince to see what he thinks. In some cases he just sends you a rebuilt and you send him back your core.
Can you span a piece of wood across the stringers and support at the bell housing?? Or do the same across deck and hang from there.

[jtryon]

i've lost reverse before but it was on an '88 Supra with 800 hours. same symptoms you are describing. i sent it to Fantastic Finish for a rebuild as they are the best in the game. $1100 later (pulling and reinstalling myself) and i was back on the water.

[Kiwiwake]

Cheers man.....im in New Zealand so i am looking for someone to strip and rebuild it now. Have a new one in USA for $650 im looking to import. My worry is this is a 2010 boat done 200 hours (supposidly) are they weak?? Do i need to get the heavy duty one for $1800??? Being that theres not heaps of guys are not saying theres problems with them im going to replace like for like.

[scottb7]

you got bad luck...i have 1,100 hours on my 2008 210 with 0 problems...knock wood...i would not pay for the heavy duty, but i would make sure they have a warranty of some sort on the one you are getting

[Kiwiwake]

Thanks Scott...for once i was hoping it was just bad luck..same weekend jumped out for a wake board , with my keys in my pocket...not so bad but car has a keyless ignition ...was at lake with no spare key...ohh what fun..lucky they dried out and worked after couple of hours...no warrenty as its a new trans but private sale, it is from another forum ...so trustworthy....i hope! Even if it did ,when your in New Zealand taking something back for a warrenty is logistically bloody expensive! Lol.

[scottb7]

fyi...wifeys jeep has keyless ignition, but you can pull a little key out of the fob to get in, and put the fob next to the sensor and still works for emergencies...check out your manual.

[Kiwiwake]

cheers Scott ...i
learn something new everyday! im sure ill do it again lol ...ill try it