242 grinds when in neutral

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05-18-2018 | 10:14 PM

racinjason15

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242 grinds when in neutral

hey guys question. My boat grinds a little when you bump the idle in neutral and free rev the engine. Is this a major issue i should look into before i out it in the water? I just tried to rev it a bit when i was warming it up on muffs and i hear it grind a bit. I stopped and was a little nervous. Is it possibly the linkage or drive engaugement adjustment?

05-19-2018 | 01:16 AM

Griff

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I'm guessing you had the drive trimmed up all the way??? That is a no no.
What you heard was probably the u-joints binding from too much angle.

05-19-2018 | 07:19 AM

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Griff is correct. Be sure you raise it to tow and the drive should be down while boat is not being used on trailer, regular storage.

05-19-2018 | 08:18 AM

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It is also possible your shift linkage is a little off but I would try trimming down first as the others have suggested.

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05-19-2018 | 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Redneckcustoms13

Ir is also possible your shift linkage is a little off but I wousl tey trimming down first as the others have suggested.

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Originally Posted by GLENAMY 242SS

Griff is correct. Be sure you raise it to tow and the drive should be down while boat is not being used on trailer, regular storage.

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Originally Posted by Griff

I'm guessing you had the drive trimmed up all the way??? That is a no no.
What you heard was probably the u-joints binding from too much angle.

Thanks for the info and quick responses! Really nice having a place to ask some of these basic questions. Thanks so much! Jason

05-19-2018 | 12:24 PM

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By any chance did you buy a blue 86 242 with a 330/bravo from Tony?

05-19-2018 | 01:15 PM

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Are you hearing a grinding noise or could it be a gimbal bearing roaring?

05-19-2018 | 06:02 PM

racinjason15

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By any chance did you buy a blue 86 242 with a 330/bravo from Tony?

yup i bought the boat from Tony. Seems like a nice boat. I got the trim working and have been steady cleaning her up for my first trip up at hamlin lake. Anything that you know about the boat that i could be looking into? Thanks Jason.