Can't get lower units back on

[2182]

helped a friend do water pumps last week. he bumped motors on for a second at a time when we ran into this same problem. also make sure you start by putting it in forward as opposed to after foot is off, or else the shifting will be wrong. yes i learned this the hard way.

[CDLongJr]

Got them in. Ended up using the ratchet strap, lowered the engines and turned the flywheel.
Thanks for all the help guys. Boat's been out of the water for 3 seasons. No extra money for maintanence. This season wife said "no water, no boat". Sooo, I decided to tackle the work myself. Couldn't have done it without this forum!
CD