Outdrive made a loud clunk!

kprescott

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i have 1985 four winns 170 horizon. the boat originally had a mercusier 170 in it. the engine was blown and removed by the previous owner. i install a rebuild 470 in the boat and have been working out all the kinks. the engine is great but the outdrive is what giving me the problem. i just replaced the exhaust bellow and the impeller. i was out driving it last night when i heard a loud clunk from the outdrive and the engine rev up while still in gear. i could only go about 10mph any faster and it would slip. when i spun the prop by hand in neutral there was a soft grinding from behind the prop. What is wrong?
 

fishinpa

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Re: Outdrive made a loud clunk!

Best pull the drain plug for the lower unit and see what things look like there.
catch it in a clean pan or container so you can inspect !

Prop may also be a problem if it spun and is literally rubbing on the drive .



fish
 

Bondo

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Re: Outdrive made a loud clunk!

Ayuh,... Drain it's oil,+ look for Metal, or water...
 
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