reverse gear volvo md2030

[corksailor]

When I engage reverse I noticed I could not power up on a few occasions in the last year. Last weekend when I engaged reverse gear the engine alarms screamed and the engine stalled. I can now just engage reverse but no power.The engine is a 30 hp volvo fitted on a Sun Odyssey 35 year 2003. Any suggestions as the boat is out of port until September. Will i do further damage using forward only as no problem here. Engine has been slow to start last few weeks also.

[Don Reaves]

I assume you've done the obvious things, like checking the transmission oil and making sure the cables are moving properly and are adjusted to the correct positions.

Don