gamefisher 3 hp... year??? direct drive "slips"

[csaps]

I just picked up a 3 hp gamefisher on ebay. As always, "buy at your own risk". Problem:<br /><br />Motor starts on first or second pull, but when i accelerate throttle, just as the gear engages, weird noise comes from what appears to be clutch assembly and prop stops spining. This is a "direct drive". Dont know much about. Could it possibly be a berring thats busted?<br /><br />Also, how can i tell what year it is?<br /><br />Any suggestions would really be helpful.<br /><br />Cs in Miami

 

[steelespike]

Re: gamefisher 3 hp... year??? direct drive "slips"

If it is direct drive the prop hub may be slipping.A prop shop may be able to install a new hub.If you mark the hub and run the motor you<br />can tell if the hub is slipping in the prop.<br /> If you have some mechanical ability<br />The gearcase is pretty simple take a look inside.

 

[csaps]

Re: gamefisher 3 hp... year??? direct drive "slips"

Tried that...prop is fine...hub not broken.<br />Once the engine is warm, its stays on idle fine, but as i try to accelorate, something in the clutch assembly makes a weird noise and the engine bogs down, as if to turn off. If i return to idle, engine stays on. My guess is either the gear box or a ball bearing in the clutch assembly????<br /><br />Any input will help..this is the first time i have a "direct drive" motor.

 

[alcan]

Re: gamefisher 3 hp... year??? direct drive "slips"