clicking when shifting

[sandspike]

hey guys, i have a 73 65hp evinrude. when i shift it in to reverse it clicks as it is going in to gear. i dont rembering hearing it before. when it did it i had the flush attchment on. would that have a afect on it not being in the water. gear oil is full and new. and nothing is slipping under way. just clicking going in to gear. any input is welcome. thanks.

 

[OBJ]

Re: clicking when shifting

Shifting to slow will give the clicking noise sandspike. It's the lobes of the clutch dog and gears hitting of off each other.<br /><br />The correct idle and a crisp snap into gear should produce a very gentle thud...one that's almost unnoticable.<br /><br />This also saves wear and tear on the lobes....makes the gears last longer.<br /><br />You should also remember that when running on muffs that the idle becomes naturally higher by about 3 to 400 rpm. This may cause a clicking when shifting. Try it in the water....if no clicking, should not be a problem.

 

[sandspike]

Re: clicking when shifting

thanks obj.