1991 mercury 60hp clutch problems?

[Evinrudej]

So today I drained and refilled my lower unit while waiting for parts for another project. Noticed some amounts of metal shavings, not major like shards just more like tiny flakes and only a few. I then tested to see if my clutch was fully engaging. I put the motor in forward full throttle and when i turn the prop with my hand instead of turning the crank in the engine the prop feel as though the clutch is popping in and out of gear. When I go into reverse and turn I am able to turn spin the crank shaft in the engine just fine. This boat has very Low hours on it I can confirm. gear oil was not milky from last time I replaced it. Boat sat for many years unused. Shifter on engine out of alignment maybe and if so how to adjust?? thanks everyone on hear

 

[racerone]

???-----Very normal and exactly the way it left the factory.----In forward the prop ratchets when turned clockwise.----It locks when turned counterclockwise!

 

[Evinrudej]

???-----Very normal and exactly the way it left the factory.----In forward the prop ratchets when turned clockwise.----It locks when turned counterclockwise!

So it’s supposed to ratchet when turned clockwise? it locks fine when turned counter clockwise.

 

[jimmbo]

So it’s supposed to ratchet when turned clockwise? it locks fine when turned counter clockwise.

Yes. The Forward Gear-Clutch Dog have Ramps that will slide in One Direction, but don't in the Other.

 

[racerone]

???----Did you read post #2?

 

[Nordin]

Exactly as racerone and jimmbo says, the clutch dog has ramps at one side of the dog.
Just normal situation.

 

[Evinrudej]

???----Did you read post #2?

Yes just confirming that I was reading it correctly thank you

 

[Texasmark]

So it’s supposed to ratchet when turned clockwise? it locks fine when turned counter clockwise.

That's the "overrun clutch" functioning. The rear of F gear is configured in a saw tooth configuration where R is vertical sided slots and cogs. Any time the engine is in F gear and is going slower than the prop is turning....you are on plane and slow down to do something is when this is needed. The overrun function essentially unhooks the prop from the powerhead. When you give it the gas, the vertical sides of that saw tooth engage and the powerhead is married to the prop. This slip clutch apparatus keeps your teeth out of your windshield on decent.

 

[Evinrudej]

That's the "overrun clutch" functioning. The rear of F gear is configured in a saw tooth configuration where R is vertical sided slots and cogs. Any time the engine is in F gear and is going slower than the prop is turning....you are on plane and slow down to do something is when this is needed. The overrun function essentially unhooks the prop from the powerhead. When you give it the gas, the vertical sides of that saw tooth engage and the powerhead is married to the prop. This slip clutch apparatus keeps your teeth out of your windshield on decent.

Ah I see I thought it acted like the older style clutch dogs. Also quick question when installing thermostat on these motors does it have to be positioned a certain way when installing I forgot to check mine when I removed it.

 

[Texasmark]

The pellet part of the stat operates it. Therefore the pellet needs to be in the medium you wish to monitor...inside the water chamber.