Prop clicking ???

[Kymasabe]

I tilted up my motor yesterday after a morning on the water and after securing the boat to the trailer, I spun the prop by hand as I walked by it. No reason, just habit I guess. But, for the first time, it was making a clicking noise as it spun, in either direction. I don't remember it ever doing that before. Any ideas why it might?

 

[F_R]

Re: Prop clicking ???

It's not exactly in neutral. Could be something out of adjustment, or worn.

 

[jtexas]

Re: Prop clicking ???

couple ideas come to mind:

Take the prop off & see if the shaft is wrapped with fishing line or something.

With a closer inspection maybe you can distinguish if the clicking is inside the gearbox.

Make sure it's fully in neutral.

Drain the oil, see if your gearbox is making metal. A small amount of tiny metal bits on the drain plug magnet is normal - kinda like sand.

 

[Seriesnuns]

Re: Prop clicking ???

My prop just started this as of this weekend, is it normal? I it does it when i spin the prop either way. it sounds like some gears clicking inside the lower unit.


Anyone else experience this?

 

[F_R]

Re: Prop clicking ???

Everybody will experience it if their motor is not exactly in neutral. Something could be out of adjustment.