Recent content by RedL

Ok, I've ordered a service manual. I'm going to open it up and take a peek. Thanks for the help guys. I'll report back what I find.

Is this something that can be adjusted or would I have to replace gears? If I opened it up would I see wear on the pinon gear or any other indicators?

Yeah I've pretty much narrowed it down to the gearcase. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one to experience this issue. It just started making the noise this winter. I've been running it a couple days and then changing the lower unit oil to check for metal. I think what I need to do is run...

I've been wondering about the timing belt. I can check it tonight. It only makes the noise when in gear though. Just revving it up in neutral I get nothing. I've never run a motor in gear while on the muffs. I have run the motor down the lake without the cowl on while pressing on different...

Hello everyone! First off I would like to say this is a fantastic forum. It's given me a lot of great ideas for fixing up my Grizzly 1548. I would appreciate some advice on my 2008 Mercury 20 ELH. It's developed an odd whine at higher RPMs and I am having difficulties finding the cause. It...