shut off engines while in gear

[torcano]

I accidently shut off my engines (Mercruiser 4.3L I/O with Alpha I sterndrive) while in idle. I thought the gear was in neurtal. The boat coasted for about 60 seconds. I realized something was wrong I heard a a sound coming from the stern which was the propellers turning from the force of the water as the boat coasted to a stop while still in gear. Once I put it back in neutral the engines started right up and I was able to return to my marina with no apparent problem that I could detect. Could I have damaged anything in the sterndrive? Should I be checking anything? Dumb mistake on my part.

 

[abj87]

Re: shut off engines while in gear

clicking noise right? No worries its just the dog clutch overrunning. Didnt hurt a thing.

 

[Uraijit]

Re: shut off engines while in gear

Yeah, it's designed to do that. You should be fine.

 

[mthieme]

Re: shut off engines while in gear

No problem.
I had to do this with mine for four years before I finally got around to replacing the shift cable !!!

 

[chiefalen]

Re: shut off engines while in gear

It's nothing, nothing. Your still good to go.

 

[torcano]

Re: shut off engines while in gear

Definite clicking noise as described by abj87. Thanks for all your inputs.