clutch dog

[jfm1]

Hi guys I had my boat out the other day 20 hp 1967 johnson ran great except for one split second, seemed as though I hit something log large fish (clutch dog) only happened once wot the water was muddy so not to sure if a clutch dog would do this just one time ?

 

[CATransplant]

Re: clutch dog

Maybe you actually DID hit something. I wouldn't worry too much unless it keeps happening. Did the outboard continue to run OK afterwards? If so, worry about it if it happens again. Otherwise, enjoy your boat.

 

[jfm1]

Re: clutch dog

Thanks CaTransplant i should raise my motor up a few inches motors 23 1/2" long transoms only 20" not sure how to make the transom higher and still keep it safe. thanks again Jim

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: clutch dog

It could be the clutch-dog jumped, you probably already know they're a week point on the 22.0CID engines. Make sure the shift handle detents are adjusted perfect so you're fully engaging forward.<br /><br />Keep an eye on your water discharge after raising the engine. Especially at idle.<br /><br />PS - were you at full throttle at the time? If not, CATransplant is probably right.