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Strange tapping sound

jshane37

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"1997 Johnson 200 Ocean Runner

"1997 Johnson 200 Ocean Runner
I am picking up a strange tapping/ticking sound below the powerhead. This sound is present during idle and in gear. The higher the RPM's, the faster the sound. Any ideas?"
 
"If that sound is actually wit

"If that sound is actually within the lower unit, that would indicate a chipped gear tooth."
 
"Drain the LU and examined the

"Drain the LU and examined the oil ASAP, If not it could be powerhead issues"
 
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