trailrider
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"I have a 1996 Mercruiser 305
"I have a 1996 Mercruiser 305 LX Alpha one. Engine was winterized and stored. Fired right up this spring, but about ten seconds after starting it seemed to develop a growling noise from the rear of the engine. Not real bad and runs fine and does not overheat. Drive oil is a little low. Don't think it is a gimbal bearing. Any thoughts? Should I be worried? I don't rememember the noise last year, but maybe it just sounds worse out of the water. I checked it out on the trailer using "muffs". Thanks"
"I have a 1996 Mercruiser 305 LX Alpha one. Engine was winterized and stored. Fired right up this spring, but about ten seconds after starting it seemed to develop a growling noise from the rear of the engine. Not real bad and runs fine and does not overheat. Drive oil is a little low. Don't think it is a gimbal bearing. Any thoughts? Should I be worried? I don't rememember the noise last year, but maybe it just sounds worse out of the water. I checked it out on the trailer using "muffs". Thanks"