jim_b_20653
Petty Officer 3rd Class
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- Apr 23, 2008
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Hello All,
My 1987 Evenrude 48SPL has been running great all summer, but has recently developed a metalic knocking sound when in gear and under load. Still runs and shifts fine, but makes a loud tap that varies with RPM when under load. The sound goes away when running on the hose, just happens under load. I suspect the lower main bearing, or a bearing in the lower unit is going bad. any ideas? Thanks
Jim
My 1987 Evenrude 48SPL has been running great all summer, but has recently developed a metalic knocking sound when in gear and under load. Still runs and shifts fine, but makes a loud tap that varies with RPM when under load. The sound goes away when running on the hose, just happens under load. I suspect the lower main bearing, or a bearing in the lower unit is going bad. any ideas? Thanks
Jim