1989 OMC 5.0L in and out

[Purduebarry]

Should I feather the throttle into and out of gear or do it quickly? If I go slowly into forward or reverse I hear the clack, clack, clack of the spindle (or whatever makes this noise) until I advance it enough for it to grab. If I go quickly, I get a ka-thud and I'm in. Niether of these seem to be a problem but I just want to use the method that will be best in the long run. Parts and all being what they are...any tips?

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: 1989 OMC 5.0L in and out

Let's get this to the I/O section for an answer.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: 1989 OMC 5.0L in and out

The quick way is how you do it. The clack clack clack that you hear are the teeth in the dog clutch not engaging right away.