Motor question

[Redbelly]

When I crank my Yammy with the ear muffs on, and put it in gear, there is a "rattle" sound in the foot. Sorta like a grinding. If I rev it up it quits. At idle it is not a steady rattle but fluctuates.

If I take the shaft when not cranked and grab it, I can feel about a 1/16" of a "play".

Should I get this seen about?

[FUTCHCAIRO]

I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT YAMA'S, IF IT WERE A OMC PRODUCT I WOULD GET IT CHECKED OUT. COULD BE A DOG GEAR ABOUT TO EXPLODE, OR THE CONNECTOR ON THE SHIFT SHAFT COULD BE LOOSE AND JUST NEED TIGHTEN.
PA THE OLD MAN OF THE SEA

[RodBow]

Is it the same grind that you get when putting it into gear?
If it is, I'd check the linkage like PA says...

Not the same thing but when I got mine back from having a water pump kit put in, it would go into gear by itself with my throttle advance pulled up. Thankfully it was just a small adjustment on the linkage that fixed it.

[Redbelly]

Thanks guys, I may call Wavel and see what he says.

[birddog]

I'd love to hear what he says RB.

[mjsigns]

Check and see if your shear pin is missing or broken.

[DF 1860DLX]

My Yamy doesn't do this, hard to say whats wrong without seeing it , have you checked your fluid level, seals, and the torque on your prop nut.

[Redbelly]

I know my prop nut is not as tight as ity can go, but if I did the cotter pin hole would be covered up.
I was too busy today to call him, I think I will just run it down to him next week.