Greetings All<br />Been a viewer of this forum for quite awhile. Used extensive info on motors to select an 05 Mercury 115 4 Stroke EFI for my 1700 Lund Fisherman. Recently retired and not all that interested in quick hole shots or fast speed...just some nice crusing and dependability.<br /><br />OK to the questions.<br /><br />Have 6 hours on Motor, following all break-in procedures. Two things occuring dealer is telling me is "normal"...just want to get others input.<br /> First - When in netural at idle, there is a notice whining sound that disappears when motor put into gear. Apparently has to do with clutching system. Normal for this model? Technical explination of what is happening?<br /> Second -when quickly throttling back from WOT there is a load click/grinding noise that appears to be coming from the lower unit...the noise occurs between 2000-1000 rpm. When throttleing back slowly, it does not occur. Normal for this model? Technical explination of what is happening?<br /><br />Previously owned 2 cycles from OMC but this was over 10 years ago and technology changes. Not saying dealer service is blowing smoke...just looking for some comfirmation...<br /><br />Keep up the great work with the forum...gold mine of information.<br /><br />Cheers