Motor / Gearbox Blown
Submitted by dirtball on Sat, 2011-11-12 13:31
There I was, cruising at 28knots then boat started to vibrate, could feel it in the hull.
Stopped for a check, and I could hear knocking, not too bad, in sync with the idling revs.
Killed the engine and restarted, noisy as and rough as a dogs arse, I wont even fire her up as she is too clunky...
Before I start, any idea's experience, Its 2002 Johnson 2 stroke.... Sad thing is I was putting her up for sale too....due to upgrade...
Aprreciate it
DB
Brock O
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At a guess
If your in netrual and the motor is still knocking then i would think motor over gearbox.
Might have dropped a big end bearing. PS i know nothing about 2 stroke motors.
On the bright side ~ For sale boat with recon motor!!
dirtball
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Date Joined: 26/02/11
Update
BrockO, you wouldnt believe what it was, but all good now.
Update, the problem was only minor a few sheared bolts and all is good and rock and rolling now. One thing is for sure, I have learnt so much on my engine, and kind of glad I had a minor problem.