Merc 57L 260hp 350 CID cranking noise

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morcelog

Member

• Aug 19, 2008

• #1

I have a 25' regal Merc 5.

I have a 25' regal Merc 5.7L 260hp 350 CID went I star the engines a i go to 3500 RPM makes a cranking noise

 

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guyjg

Gold Medal Contributor

• Aug 19, 2008

• #2

Is the noise coming from the e

Is the noise coming from the engine or the outdrive?

 

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rod_stewart

Outstanding Contributor

• Aug 19, 2008

• #3

Likely bad U joints.

Rod

Likely bad U joints.

Rod

 

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morcelog

Member

• Aug 20, 2008

• #4

Is coming from the outdrive?

Is coming from the outdrive?
Is this $$ job

 

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morcelog

Member

• Aug 20, 2008

• #5

the boat is not in gear

the boat is not in gear

 

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guyjg

Gold Medal Contributor

• Aug 20, 2008

• #6

"Boat repairs are never cheap!

"Boat repairs are never cheap!

"

 

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jrgiust

Regular Contributor

• Aug 20, 2008

• #7

Don't go over 1500RPM in n

Don't go over 1500RPM in neutral.

 

bondo

Silver Medal Contributor

• Aug 20, 2008

• #8

"[b]"the boat is not in ge

""the boat is not in gear"

Ayuh,...

The Shift is done In the outdrive,...
Most of the drive turns with the Motor,.. All the time..."

 

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rod_stewart

Outstanding Contributor

• Aug 20, 2008

• #9

Should not be more than 2 hour

Should not be more than 2 hours labor plus parts.

Rod