Thanks racerone - Haven't checked gearcase. So, I get a tap, tap, tap.... sounds like metal to metal when running at home in tub of running water and in neutral. Tapping increases with rpm increase. I wouldn't know if to you that still sounds like could be gearcase issue. Does that provide...
I am currently running a 2000 j40plssm. That engine sounds as though it is beginning to pick up a pretty serious piston/cylinder tap. I have the opportunity to pick up a 2000 j50plssm powerhead which I believe is in very good shape and has 150 - 160 psi on each cylinder. This 50hp powerhead...