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Old 11-20-2006, 04:36 PM
Jim Donati Jim Donati is offline
 
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Merc Stern Drive Problem

I have a 2001 Tracker Q3 with a 200 HP Merc engine and stern drive. Recently the lower unit has been making knocking souns in forward and reverse and has diminished thrust in the water. Has anyone experienced this or can offer suggestions on how to fix the problem? Thanks.
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Old 11-25-2006, 07:07 PM
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have you checked the oil?
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Old 11-26-2006, 09:57 AM
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Yes, I just changed the oil and the level is fine.
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Old 11-26-2006, 06:21 PM
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Sounds like it's not going all the way into gear. Maybe adjust the shifter cable?
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Old 11-27-2006, 08:30 PM
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Good point, I hadn't thought about that. I'll take a look this week end. Thanks,

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