Re: 1955 Scott Atwater….different sound when in gear

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December 14, 2015 at 4:12 pm #28610
frankr
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    If it has been run or sat for a long time with water in the gearcase, it can be several possible damage points. A whirring sound in gear suggests the prop shaft ball bearings. Might be rusted or pitted from water. Pretty easy to access those for inspection.