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yamaha outboard engine noise
I have a new Yamaha 200 (ox66) outboard with just 22 hours on it. The other
day I took it out and noticed a slight metallic rattling noise while it was idling, seemed to go away after a few minutes, then while running about 3600rpm's I heard a loud thud coming from the engine, no change in performance just a loud thud... I stopped and checked everything over and then continued, every so often we would hear this same noise..can't find anything obviously wrong..just looking for some ideas before I take it back to the dealer. Thanks... Tom |
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Absolutely, positively bring the outboard back to the dealer. You want to
have this problem registered as being a problem after only 20 hrs. Hopefully they will be able to correct the problem, but if they say they could not duplicate the problem, you still have a paper trail showing the problem. This will help if you need to get "warranty work" completely, after the warranty period has expired. While there, have them complete the 20 hr. check up. "Tom" wrote in message ... I have a new Yamaha 200 (ox66) outboard with just 22 hours on it. The other day I took it out and noticed a slight metallic rattling noise while it was idling, seemed to go away after a few minutes, then while running about 3600rpm's I heard a loud thud coming from the engine, no change in performance just a loud thud... I stopped and checked everything over and then continued, every so often we would hear this same noise..can't find anything obviously wrong..just looking for some ideas before I take it back to the dealer. Thanks... Tom |
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I just had the 20 hour check done, I have only had the boat out once since..
One thing they did during the check was switch the prop out to keep the rpm's in the right range.. When I hear the noise is sounds as though something is skipping off a gear! I also noted it seemed to shift in to reverse very hard. Thanks Tom "Dr. Dr. K. Grear" Call180bucme@foragoodtime wrote in message ... Absolutely, positively bring the outboard back to the dealer. You want to have this problem registered as being a problem after only 20 hrs. Hopefully they will be able to correct the problem, but if they say they could not duplicate the problem, you still have a paper trail showing the problem. This will help if you need to get "warranty work" completely, after the warranty period has expired. While there, have them complete the 20 hr. check up. "Tom" wrote in message ... I have a new Yamaha 200 (ox66) outboard with just 22 hours on it. The other day I took it out and noticed a slight metallic rattling noise while it was idling, seemed to go away after a few minutes, then while running about 3600rpm's I heard a loud thud coming from the engine, no change in performance just a loud thud... I stopped and checked everything over and then continued, every so often we would hear this same noise..can't find anything obviously wrong..just looking for some ideas before I take it back to the dealer. Thanks... Tom |
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Tom,
It sounds like it might be a problem with the prop installation, but before you use the boat again, bring it into the dealer. If you call them they will probably prioritize the repair automatically. If not, insist they prioritize the repair. "Tom" wrote in message ... I just had the 20 hour check done, I have only had the boat out once since.. One thing they did during the check was switch the prop out to keep the rpm's in the right range.. When I hear the noise is sounds as though something is skipping off a gear! I also noted it seemed to shift in to reverse very hard. Thanks Tom "Dr. Dr. K. Grear" Call180bucme@foragoodtime wrote in message ... Absolutely, positively bring the outboard back to the dealer. You want to have this problem registered as being a problem after only 20 hrs. Hopefully they will be able to correct the problem, but if they say they could not duplicate the problem, you still have a paper trail showing the problem. This will help if you need to get "warranty work" completely, after the warranty period has expired. While there, have them complete the 20 hr. check up. "Tom" wrote in message ... I have a new Yamaha 200 (ox66) outboard with just 22 hours on it. The other day I took it out and noticed a slight metallic rattling noise while it was idling, seemed to go away after a few minutes, then while running about 3600rpm's I heard a loud thud coming from the engine, no change in performance just a loud thud... I stopped and checked everything over and then continued, every so often we would hear this same noise..can't find anything obviously wrong..just looking for some ideas before I take it back to the dealer. Thanks... Tom |
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On Fri, 29 Apr 2005 12:37:29 GMT, "Tom" wrote:
I just had the 20 hour check done, I have only had the boat out once since.. One thing they did during the check was switch the prop out to keep the rpm's in the right range.. When I hear the noise is sounds as though something is skipping off a gear! I also noted it seemed to shift in to reverse very hard. Thanks Tom I would suggest you get it back to the dealer - you may have gear case problems or a spacer missing on the prop. I suspect the gear case more than the prop - in particular with the shifting problem. On the other hand, are you hearing the thud when you are shifting or underway? If it's during shifting, then it's a simple adjustment problem. If it's underway, then there is more than adjustment/alignment problems. In either case, get a paper trail started on the warranty work. It may prove invaluable in the future. Let us know what they find out. Later, Tom |
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I'd bet the shift cable / linkage IS misadjusted. Get it fixed before the
lower unit is harmed. Have them change the oil in it and check for metal now too, the lower may already be compromised. -W "Tom" wrote in message ... I just had the 20 hour check done, I have only had the boat out once since.. One thing they did during the check was switch the prop out to keep the rpm's in the right range.. When I hear the noise is sounds as though something is skipping off a gear! I also noted it seemed to shift in to reverse very hard. Thanks Tom "Dr. Dr. K. Grear" Call180bucme@foragoodtime wrote in message ... Absolutely, positively bring the outboard back to the dealer. You want to have this problem registered as being a problem after only 20 hrs. Hopefully they will be able to correct the problem, but if they say they could not duplicate the problem, you still have a paper trail showing the problem. This will help if you need to get "warranty work" completely, after the warranty period has expired. While there, have them complete the 20 hr. check up. "Tom" wrote in message ... I have a new Yamaha 200 (ox66) outboard with just 22 hours on it. The other day I took it out and noticed a slight metallic rattling noise while it was idling, seemed to go away after a few minutes, then while running about 3600rpm's I heard a loud thud coming from the engine, no change in performance just a loud thud... I stopped and checked everything over and then continued, every so often we would hear this same noise..can't find anything obviously wrong..just looking for some ideas before I take it back to the dealer. Thanks... Tom |
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"Tom" wrote in message ... I have a new Yamaha 200 (ox66) outboard with just 22 hours on it. The other day I took it out and noticed a slight metallic rattling noise while it was idling, seemed to go away after a few minutes, then while running about 3600rpm's I heard a loud thud coming from the engine, no change in performance just a loud thud... I stopped and checked everything over and then continued, every so often we would hear this same noise..can't find anything obviously wrong..just looking for some ideas before I take it back to the dealer. Thanks... Tom Have the dealer check shift cable adjustment and make sure you're pushing the lever all the way forward. Sounds like it might be jumping into neutral and back into forward under load. This can eventually round off the dogs on the gears. I wouldn't worry about the metallic rattle at this point. It's probably just a washer or something minor in the rigging process. Depending on where you're operating, if upon the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico there is a creature called a moon jellyfish which is about the size of a basketball and will definitely make a thump when you hit one. They can be quite thick at times. Yamaha makes one fine motor. CN |
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This may or may not be the problem but I just went through a rattling with a
customer's Yamaha. The power head was just replaced 17 hours ago. The noise was more evident from the bottom of the power head down to the gearcase more than in the upper engine area. I ran the engine with the gearcase removed for a half minute but the noise remained. The customer reported that performance didn't seem to be affected. The problem was that the torsion dampener attached to the bottom of the crankshaft came loose. I checked with Yamaha tech services about this and they reported hearing of the problem several times. The fix was easy enough, about 5 hours work and there was no damage from this happening. Tom" wrote in message ... I have a new Yamaha 200 (ox66) outboard with just 22 hours on it. The other day I took it out and noticed a slight metallic rattling noise while it was idling, seemed to go away after a few minutes, then while running about 3600rpm's I heard a loud thud coming from the engine, no change in performance just a loud thud... I stopped and checked everything over and then continued, every so often we would hear this same noise..can't find anything obviously wrong..just looking for some ideas before I take it back to the dealer. Thanks... Tom |
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