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2018 mercury 150hp 4 stroke o/b question ?

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if you have one of these, does it CLUNK into gear or make a smooth non-clunking engagement ? also if you don't quickly move the shift handle you can hear the gears meshing... so fast, it clunks. then slow, the gears make meshing sound.
 
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Your shifts have to be smooth and quick. If you make your shifts slow the gears will grind and wear much faster. Smooth and quick will result in a clunk which is actually better for the gears. It is not abnormal for a lower unit to clunk. Is this your first boat? It does not sound like a cable problem more an operator issue.
 
flyingscott said:
Your shifts have to be smooth and quick. If you make your shifts slow the gears will grind and wear much faster. Smooth and quick will result in a clunk which is actually better for the gears. It is not abnormal for a lower unit to clunk. Is this your first boat? It does not sound like a cable problem more an operator issue.
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it's my first pontoon boat, yes. I've owned a 1970's jet boat for year's. I found out with a different hub the clunk can be quieter.
 
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