prop spinning in neutral

[ross_larter]

Hi,<br />My 1996 mariner 60hp bigfoot 2/s, has always spun the prop when in neutral on the muffs(not spinning fast,just 1 rev per 2 seconds), it is now not spinning the prop anymore but does seem to make a small ticking sound, which goes away when put in gear.<br /><br />Should the prop spin slowly in neutral or not, and what do you think the ticking is?<br /><br />Cheers<br />Ross

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: prop spinning in neutral

Most props will spin in neutral when the engine is running.<br /><br />This is caused by vibration and the exhaust leaving the engine.<br /><br />Some spin forward...some spin backward.<br /><br />The ticking you hear is likely the gear and clutch lightly hitting one another.<br /><br />You may need to adjust the shifter.<br /><br />TMD