Today i was out on the lake, and we stopped to go swimming. We turned the engine off. It is a Mercruiser Alpha 1 5.7 L V8. The engine is brand new and this is only its second trip on the water after sitting for a longgg time. After we were done swimming we got back on to start the engine back up. We are new to boats, so while starting the i had the throttle on the give it some gas. When it turned over i gave it a little more, and accidentally opended the throttle. (it revved really loud). After this happed the boat started making a loud tapping noise that would not go away. We opened up the hatch thinking it was the belts, but couldnt tell. I just need to know what might be wrong.
BTW we brought it straight back to the landing and got it out of the water. Also the boat is a 1989 Regal Ambassador 255xl, and the new engine was sitting for two years w/so it may be something to do with that. It was sitting while we were restoring the boat.
BTW we brought it straight back to the landing and got it out of the water. Also the boat is a 1989 Regal Ambassador 255xl, and the new engine was sitting for two years w/so it may be something to do with that. It was sitting while we were restoring the boat.
