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Anonymous
01-21-2003, 10:33 PM
Gonzo
1. Transmission question

When I crank my engine,even though it is in neutral, I get slow forward rotation of the prop shaft. I stops when shift to forward or reverse. I can stop this rotation with my hand as it seems to be free wheeling with no torque. What am I seeing.
Date: 02:23 p.m. on 12-22-2000

SCREAMINEAGLE
normal member in standard member. 2. Re:Transmission question

dont panic they all do that i dunno why but they do
Date: 09:53 p.m. on 12-22-2000

Gonzo
3. Re:Transmission question

Thank you...If it ain't broke, I won't fix it...
Date: 10:52 p.m. on 12-22-2000

Team No Slack
normal member in standard member. 4. Re:Transmission question

Perfectly normal. When it stops in neutral you have a problem. Mine stopped, but I continued to run it. The engine and shaft came out of alignment and it caused the rear seal in the transmission to start leaking. With the engine off, you should be able to spin the shaft with only a bit of effort. If not, you may want to get an alignment.
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Bill Pacey
Team No Slack
Date: 12:12 p.m. on 12-23-2000

Engineman
5. Re:Transmission question

Most marine transmissions will creep some in neutral. This is because the oil is thick enough to cause the clutch plates to act somewhat enguaged. There is nothing to worry about unless you cannot stop the shaft rotation with a light pressure applied. I hesitate to say grabbing the shaft because I have seen injuries from that nonsense. Bill is also right if the shaft rotates free then all should be good. Double check the oil brand and type to be sure it agrees with the spec in the owners manual.
Hope all had a great holiday and are back on the water in search of the big one.
Date: 11:13 a.m. on 12-26-2000

Gonzo
6. Re:Re:Transmission question
I just checked the manual and I'm using Dexron as per instructed so I guess it's normal. Thank you
Date: 01:44 p.m. on 12-26-2000