LOOoong time lurker, new member. <br /><br /> I bought this '79 Ranger 1850VS last month. It has an 89 XP150 Evinrude on it.<br /><br /> It was last tagged for 2003, so I am assuming it hasnt been used in a while.<br /><br /> On my first trip to the lake I noticed a problem. Once in a while when I am traveling at low speed..."idle" it will start making a loud click sound. I beleive its trying to pop out of gear.<br /><br /> I can run that exact same speed when throttling down and not have any problems. If I go from neutrel to idle forward it does it about 50% of the time.<br /><br /> Now before you all tell me I must not be giving it enough throttle, I assure you I am. Its my 3rd boat. I never had this problem before. <br /><br /> The only way I can keep it from happening is to go to 2000 rpm then pull back to "Idle forward". "I think this tends to un-nerve people at the docks" I get alot of dirty looks?<br /><br /> Im wondering, is this the shift dog? I am kind of leaning more towards some kind of linkage being out of adjustment?<br /><br /> Im not really sure how to check??? I dont even know if there is a simple way to adjust that??? <br /><br /> Can any one help me??<br /><br /><br /> Also, does any one use hydro foils on there bass boat? Unless I am doing 20 mph my bow is pointed at Jupiter. Im afraid Im going to pancake some one because I cant see infront of me. Any suggestions?
