Strange Engine Noise
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Strange Engine Noise
Hey guys,
Just started my boat today for the first time. Everything seems to be running fine but I'm getting a strange clicking sound from inside the engine compartment. It is not an enternal sound, as i used a mechanics stethascope and couldnt hear anything coming grom inside the engine itself. It seems to be coming from the very back around the drive shaft, and it sounds similar to a belt or something plastic hitting against something. I know this is very vague but any suggestions or thoughts would help.
Just started my boat today for the first time. Everything seems to be running fine but I'm getting a strange clicking sound from inside the engine compartment. It is not an enternal sound, as i used a mechanics stethascope and couldnt hear anything coming grom inside the engine itself. It seems to be coming from the very back around the drive shaft, and it sounds similar to a belt or something plastic hitting against something. I know this is very vague but any suggestions or thoughts would help.
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I fired up mine today for the first time after some work (water pumps, intakes, carbs) and 1 engine was making a ticking noise. I was instantly thinking horrible thoughts - pistons, push rods... I found that the timing guide plate had gotten pushed down and was hitting. Bent it up and back in business. I hope your noise is just as simple, but sounds like you isolated it to the azz end.
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Thanks for all the input, what exactly are the exhuast flappers, is that what controls my captains choice exhaust? Is there a grease fitting for the u joint and gimbal? about 85% positive it wasnt there last year.
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I'm assuming you're on the trailer and running on a hose? Are your drive(s) "binding"? Are they trimmed all the way up?
Try switching the exhaust and playing with the trim and see if it changes anything.