30 HP Tohatsu motor, Reattaching lower unit

[tessa]

Have just replaced impeller, placed gear lever in neutral, inserted the LU. Then conected the gear selector rod. Bolted it all up. Problem is when I turn the propeller in forward gear, it just gives a clicking sound, and isnt turning the motor. When I turn the prop anti clockwise, it turns the motor. When I put it in reverse, the prop turns the motor, when turned clockwise or anticlockwise . Can anyone help?

 

[pvanv]

Re: 30 HP Tohatsu motor, Reattaching lower unit

That's normal.

 

[tessa]

Re: 30 HP Tohatsu motor, Reattaching lower unit

Thanks Mate, so when motor is not operating, it is normal to feel no positivedrive in forward gear when turning prop by hand.

 

[pvanv]

Re: 30 HP Tohatsu motor, Reattaching lower unit

The clutch dog is the ratcheting type. In F, you should not be able to free-wheel the prop backwards, but it should "click" when turning it forward.

 

[tessa]

Re: 30 HP Tohatsu motor, Reattaching lower unit

Thanks Paul, I appreciate your help,

Cheers Terry.