DF 50A. Lower unit noise

[Delta Crankbaits]

I recently purchased this motor and just got it wired up and cranked. When I put it in gear (on muffs) the lower unit is making a random clicking sound. Both forward and reverse, quiet when in neutral. Not a loud knock, just an annoying tic and not a steady rhythm. It's this normal it should I be concerned? Motor has less than 75 hours and is like new. Thanks in advance, Fred

 

[racerone]

Stainless prop ?----Does it make the ticking noise with motor / boat in the water ?

 

[Delta Crankbaits]

Yes, stainless prop. I haven't had it in the water yet. Don't think it's loud enough to hear under water

 

[racerone]

Try running with the prop off the motor.-----Fairly common for the heavy prop to bounce off the clutch dog.-----Nonsense you say.-----Just try it.

 

[Delta Crankbaits]

I'll try that. Thanks

 

[Delta Crankbaits]

No noise with prop off... Thanks