1989 OMC 5.0L in and out

[Purduebarry]

Should I feather the throttle into and out of gear or do it quickly? If I go slowly into forward or reverse I hear the clack, clack, clack of the spindle (or whatever makes this noise) until I advance it enough for it to grab. If I go quickly, I get a ka-thud and I'm in. Niether of these seem to be a problem but I just want to use the method that will be best in the long run. Parts and all being what they are...any tips?

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: 1989 OMC 5.0L in and out

Let's get this to the I/O section for an answer.