30 horsepower mercury

jet0077

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May 2, 2010
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Hi new to boating and new to the site. I was out boating today and hit a rock pile underwater that was not visible and my outboard hit it pretty hard prop sort of chipped but boat is okay.
Now everytime i start it sort of makes a grinding noise but still starts. Another thing i noticed is it takes about 4 or 5 times until it turns over compared to 1 or 2. Once it starts it runs fine.what do you think i should do.\
all the help would be greatly appreciated
 

Jeep Man

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Oct 17, 2008
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Re: 30 horsepower mercury

Have it checked. You may have damaged the bottom end and/or bent the shaft. My friend did the same and all appeared OK for a few days, then it left us stranded. We limped home on the kicker motor.
 
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