Rattling noise at idle and low speeds, disappears completely at high speeds

sp007c

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After having to use the emergency stop, my Force HP85 has developed a strange problem. There is now a rattling noise coming from the flywheel that completely disappears when I reach a certain (very) high speed. What could it be?
 

jerryjerry05

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Re: Rattling noise at idle and low speeds, disappears completely at high speeds

Possibly the screws holding down the stator have come loose.
You can do a LOT of damage running it.
Remove the flywheel and check.
Profile,location?You might be close to someone who can help.J
 

sp007c

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Re: Rattling noise at idle and low speeds, disappears completely at high speeds

Profile,location?You might be close to someone who can help.J
I would love someone to come by and look at it. The boat is near Bethel Island, CA.
 

chris.j.marshall

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Re: Rattling noise at idle and low speeds, disappears completely at high speeds

The screws/bolts are probably loose or broken allowing it to wobble at lower rpm, then it balances itself out as you speed up.
 

jerryjerry05

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Re: Rattling noise at idle and low speeds, disappears completely at high speeds

Little too far for an afternoon visit:)
I used to be in that area a bit until they stopped the gold prospecting.J
 
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