Help - 1996 40hp Force - feels like the clutch is slipping

[benjh1028]

At least that is my best car analogy. Boat was running great, not a single problem. Leave it for a week then starts on the first turn of the key. I put it in gear and it feels different. As i rev the engine, it feels like the clutch is slipping or the gear is not fully engaged. This happens in both forward and reverse. I check to see if the prop is loose (its not). I limp back to the dock as it will turn the prop enough at low RPMs to move the boat slowly. I check the cables and linkage and all sems well. Again, it worked flawless just a week earlier.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Ben

 

[bashr52]

Re: Help - 1996 40hp Force - feels like the clutch is slipping

Sounds like my old evinrude when I spun the hub......

 

[tater76]

Re: Help - 1996 40hp Force - feels like the clutch is slipping

I agree with bashr, that is pretty textbook for a spun hub. If you have a spare in the boat try it, that would weed out the issue quick. I always carry a spare prop in the boat, even if it isn't in perfect condition, at least I won't be stranded.

 

[benjh1028]

Re: Help - 1996 40hp Force - feels like the clutch is slipping

Thanks gents! I'll try a new prop and report back.

Ben

 

[magott11]

Re: Help - 1996 40hp Force - feels like the clutch is slipping

My 40 hp 1993 force started slipping at about 1/2 speed. After reading the forum, I put the old prop I had in the boat and it works fine. Thanks, alot better than tearing the lower unit apart. Thanks

 

[catfishcarl99]

Re: Help - 1996 40hp Force - feels like the clutch is slipping

ya if the clutch dog is slipping it will run WOT and bang like you hit a stump. and then bang again every every few seconds. the all of the sudden over rev is cavitaion or a spun hub in prop.