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Mercruiser 57 Strange Noise Rough Running Outdrive Makes Noise when prepeller spun by hand

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Greg Stevens

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"Went out to the lake today fo

"Went out to the lake today for first time this year. Boat ran great for about 15 minutes, reved it up to charge battery while headed to boat ramp. Slowed it down on approach, then there was a growl and some roughness with the boat shaking. Then the motor died. Battery was dead, towed to dock. Jump started the motor sounded fine, put in foward and made noise. Pulled it out of the water and inspected outdrive, 3" hose was disconnected. Spun prepeller and there is some noise. Anyone have suggestions. Thanks"
 
Did you service the drive prio

Did you service the drive prior to hitting the water? check oil levels in drive?May have damaged it from lack of oil and started to sieze it up.
 
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