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I have a 1973 19' crestliner with the straight six 165 pre alpha outdrive. Could someone tell me which way the prop should be able to turn (engine off) when in forward, neutral and reverse. When it is in forward it won't turn counterclockwise (probably normal) but will make clicking noises when...
My boat was running fine. All of a sudden it started making a terrible noise towards the back of the engine or outdrive area. I thought it was the outdrive (pre alpha). The Oil is clean, no water or filings. I just noticed that there is a lot of metal filings around the shaft that runs from the...
