2009 E-TEC making noise

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BLC

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I just recently purchased pontoon boat with a 2009 Evinrude E-TEC 90hp with low hours. It runs great and has lots of power but I noticed when I put it into gear (forward or reverse) I can hear a faint growl coming from the leg area. I think it is coming from the leg area because if I raise the leg out of the water in shallow areas the noise gets louder. As soon as I raise the rpm just slightly (just enough to notice a change of pitch in the engine)the noise goes away. I checked the leg oil and it full and looks nice and clear. I realy have to listen hard to hear the noise when it is in the water but it gets louder with the leg partialy out of the water. Is this normal, what could it be and could it be serious.
 
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BLC

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Re: 2009 E-TEC making noise

I just had the motor running on the ears (for lack of better words, Supplies water to enginne with garden hose) and there is no noise. Checked the oil in the leg again and it was about 3/4" from the top hole, must not have been level before. Not sure if that would make a difference or not. I drained the oil and will replace with new stuff once I get some tonight. oil looked good and there was no metal filings on the magnetic plugs. So it seems like it is only making the noise when it is warmed up. Once I change the oil I will take it out and try it again. This has me confused.
 
BonairII

BonairII

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Re: 2009 E-TEC making noise

Did you purchase from a private party or from a dealer?
 
oldcatamount

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Re: 2009 E-TEC making noise

BLC, most of us are jealous of a 2009 E-Tec, you might not get much sympathy here ( just teasing!)
 
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BLC

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Re: 2009 E-TEC making noise

wow , no one has any ideas! I changed the leg oil and will take it for a spin to see what happens.
 
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