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New prop problem

ltmoeller

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I have 1985 4cyl mercruiser an

I have 1985 4cyl mercruiser and today I went to my merc dealer a bought a new prop witch came with at installation kit.In neutral it spins fine by hand but when I put it in gear and spin it by hand it makes a clicking sound.I can put to old prop on in the mornig to get me by for the 4th.Anyone know whey I got this clicking sound?
 
"Tom, if its in gear your goin

"Tom, if its in gear your going to get a clicking sound one way and if you try to spin it the other way it should lock."
 
I guess I never noticed this b

I guess I never noticed this before.Yes it does this clicking in gear and will not turn the opposite way.Are you saying I won't hear this clicking noise in the water?
Tom
 
"No, you wont hear that noise

"No, you wont hear that noise in the water. When you put it in reverse, it will click the opposite way, but you shouldn't put iit in reverse unless someone is turning the prop, you could damage your shift cable. Hope this helps. Happy boating."
 
Jeff thanks so much for your h

Jeff thanks so much for your help.It wasn't rocket science to change the prop.I'll put it back in the water tomorrow.Happy 4th.
Tom
 
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