DuckHunter1216
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Hi Everyone,
Little new to the boat world so I apologize in advanced. I'm running a Suzuki DT55 Engine 86-97 on a 1976 Ozark. I picked it up this past Saturday and when I took it on the Lake and tried to send it, the RPMs were high but the boat wasn't moving. I was able to move it enough to get back to the boat slip, but first thought was a Spun Hub. I replaced the Prop since I wanted a Pitch 10 vs the 13 with what came with it. I am trying to test the fix out, but my water is turned off at the house since it's winter time. So I put it in forward gear and the Prop is spinning clock wise and making a click noise. It does not spin counterclock wise. It might with force, but not going to try that. When I put it in reverse it doesn't spin freely in both directions.
Is this normal for it to spin clockwise and click when in forward gear? I read some older Mercs this is normal but wanted to check for my Suzuki DT55.
Appreciate the help!
Thanks,
Steve
Little new to the boat world so I apologize in advanced. I'm running a Suzuki DT55 Engine 86-97 on a 1976 Ozark. I picked it up this past Saturday and when I took it on the Lake and tried to send it, the RPMs were high but the boat wasn't moving. I was able to move it enough to get back to the boat slip, but first thought was a Spun Hub. I replaced the Prop since I wanted a Pitch 10 vs the 13 with what came with it. I am trying to test the fix out, but my water is turned off at the house since it's winter time. So I put it in forward gear and the Prop is spinning clock wise and making a click noise. It does not spin counterclock wise. It might with force, but not going to try that. When I put it in reverse it doesn't spin freely in both directions.
Is this normal for it to spin clockwise and click when in forward gear? I read some older Mercs this is normal but wanted to check for my Suzuki DT55.
Appreciate the help!
Thanks,
Steve
