I can grab 2 blades on the prop and "lift" the shaft about 1/8". If i take the prop off the play is still there. Should the prop shaft move like this?
Also when I have the water muffs on it, and start it, then put it in forward gear, it is noisy like a rattling sound. When I rev it up it goes quiet.
Are there some bearings wearing out in the foot?
Also, I got this motor after it sat up for over a year, and had to clean the carbs. I have recently had to do it again 'cause of water contamination in the metal gas tank. I have since gotten rid of ther metal gas tank and have plastic. Those are some small jets!
Also when I have the water muffs on it, and start it, then put it in forward gear, it is noisy like a rattling sound. When I rev it up it goes quiet.
Are there some bearings wearing out in the foot?
Also, I got this motor after it sat up for over a year, and had to clean the carbs. I have recently had to do it again 'cause of water contamination in the metal gas tank. I have since gotten rid of ther metal gas tank and have plastic. Those are some small jets!