The drive is not fully in neutral. Don't be shifting while the engine is not
running. Run it on ear muffs or put it in the water and try it. If you still
have the clicking you need more adjusting.
Jim

"Rick" wrote in message
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how many clicks per revolution of the prop?
wrote in message
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Friends,

I have a 1993 Genesis with a Merc Alpha One 4.3LX. It's going in the
water for the first time in 18 months. The shift cable was replaced 18
months ago. I just got the shift cable adjusted because it didn't
'feel' right when a adjusted the throttle/shifter when I tried to start
it for the first time on the trailer. I put the propeller on and gave
it a playful spin before I had the shifter adjusted. When I picked it
up and brought it home I gave the prop another playful spin and now it
makes a loud clicking noise. It's never made this sound before when
I've spun the prop while it's on the trailer. The shifter is in
neutral. Sorry but I don't know a lot about marine engines. Thanks


Steve