Re: Very load noise in neutral
Same problem in my 2000 Bayliner 2152 with Mercruiser. HUGE noise in neutral and no noise when in forward or reverse. Drives me insane because the marina mechanic couldn't duplicate the problem; it's not there when he checked the boat. Seems to occur most often when I fill gas tank up all the way and then start the engine. Everyone on the dock stares at the spectacle I'm making. Noise goes away when I shut off engine, wait a bit, and then restart, although sometimes takes a couple of tries to kill the noise. My layman's theory (wild guess) is the shift cable might be wedged between the tank and the hull, thus it binds when tank is full and expands a bit. I'm not worried what it costs, I just want the hugely embarassing and troublesome problem to go away. Ideas or theories warmly welcomed... John L