Volvo Penta makes noise from nuetral to forward

[goco]

"I have a Volvo Penta 7.4 GL/D

"I have a Volvo Penta 7.4 GL/DP. There is a "clunk" noise when you shift from nuetral to forward. Is this normal for a Volvo Penta, my Merc-cruiser did't make this noise. Thanks, Greg."

 

[sandkicker]

What are your engine RPMs at i

What are your engine RPMs at idle?

 

[goco]

I'm not sure but I will ch

I'm not sure but I will check next time I go to the lake. What should it be?

 

[justintime]

check fluid level also in the

check fluid level also in the drive

 

[ruckus3313]

"Normally a Volvo Penta is ver

"Normally a Volvo Penta is very smooth especially compared to a Mercruiser, as previously mentioned check your outdrive fluid level as well as what your rpm's are when you shift into gear. Could be anything from a cable adjustment to low fluids to a idle adjustment. Good luck"

 

[sandkicker]

"Just for comparison... my 5.7

"Just for comparison... my 5.7L engine drives a 280 Drive. Idle speed is 550 RPM. When I shift, it is totally smooth and silent."

 

[mike77cj]

"There is a brass ring at the

"There is a brass ring at the base of the vertical shaft in the upper gearcase. The ring absorbs the shock load from the driven gears when the boat is shifted. It is normal for this ring to wear with age. During rebuilds the tolerance between the upper nut and bearing is checked to ensure a smooth shift. Either the ring (part 41) can be replaced, or an oversized nut (part 43) can be installed. You can also grind down the bronze surface beneath the nut to snug up the tolerance.

I would also ensure your shifting linkage is up to snuff as well.

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[bowtime]

"ok I am jumping in on this is

"ok I am jumping in on this isssue I have 2000 DP-S drives and they have allways clunked in gear,I have put the question out there that my drives now have a diffrent sound to the shift,equipment 2000 5.7GSI,I have had my boat 4 years and my drives have been A+ so I am not sure on feed back on CLUNK or SOFT shifting!!!"