Propeller/Shaft Clicking Noise

Propeller/Shaft Clicking Noise Friends, I have a 1993 Genesis with a Merc Alpha One 4.3LX. It's going in the water for the first time in 18 months. The shift cable was replaced 18 months ago. I just got the shift cable adjusted because it didn't 'feel' right when a adjusted the throttle/shifter when I tried to start it for the first time on the trailer. I put the propeller on and gave it a playful spin before I had the shifter adjusted. When I picked it up and brought it home I gave the prop another playful spin and now it makes a loud clicking noise. It's never made this sound before when I've spun the prop while it's on the trailer. The shifter is in neutral. Sorry but I don't know a lot about marine engines. Thanks Steve	scorpioex1 Aug 25 2006
sounds like you are on the right path.	Rick Aug 26
<<< how many clicks per revolution of the prop? Rick, it seems to be about six. Much louder going counter clockwise than clockwise. Jim, we hooked her up to the muffs and put it in gear, fwd/rev, a few times and the clicking has now stopped. However, it needs a bit extra coaxing to get into reverse. Maybe when she's in the denser water it'll be okay. James, I'll have it looked at if she's still doing it. But I think we'll put her in tomorrow unless someone thinks that will be bad. Thanks all! Steve	scorpioex1 Aug 26
how many clicks per revolution of the prop? <scorpioex1@msn.com> wrote in message	Rick Aug 26
Sounds like it is in gear. Mercs will click when rotated reversed as related to the gear they are in when not running. It's normal. When running the engine thrust holds the gear engaged. If the shifter is not in gear then the cables may still not be adjusted properly. <scorpioex1@msn.com> wrote in message	James Aug 26
The drive is not fully in neutral. Don't be shifting while the engine is not running. Run it on ear muffs or put it in the water and try it. If you still have the clicking you need more adjusting. Jim	Jim Aug 26

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