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10-21-2018, 08:14 AM
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Senior Member
City: Biloxi
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Noise when shifting
We just installed a new 50 hp Beta Marine engine and love it, it came with a new transmission, however when shifting there is a noticeable rather loud "clunk" sound. Doesn't matter if shifting from forward to reverse or reverse to forward. The mechanic says all small clutches do that. Any suggestions?
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10-21-2018, 08:19 AM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
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Greetings,
Mr. T. "Any suggestions?". Get another mechanic?
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10-21-2018, 08:20 AM
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City: Cape May, NJ
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Brand and model transmission? Generally hydraulic trans are quieter shifting than mechanical trans.
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Currently in Cape May, NJ
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10-21-2018, 08:33 AM
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City: Carefree, Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Turner
We just installed a new 50 hp Beta Marine engine and love it, it came with a new transmission, however when shifting there is a noticeable rather loud "clunk" sound. Doesn't matter if shifting from forward to reverse or reverse to forward. The mechanic says all small clutches do that. Any suggestions?
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Assuming you need to do a repair, don't do anything that would void the warranty. Contact Beta direct and get their take on things.
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10-21-2018, 09:40 AM
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Technical Guru
City: Wilmington, NC
Vessel Name: Louisa
Vessel Model: Custom Built 38
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What gear are you using?
Most of those smaller engines use a mechanical shift gearbox like the ZF 15, ZF 25, etc. These are derived from the Hurth HBW 150, 250 etc. It is normal for these the "clunk" on a shift and rattle in gear at dead low idle. Most of these go into sailboats, where they are more tolerated.
Hydraulic shift gearboxes are much quieter. That is why the Velvet Drive is called Velvet Drive.
There are smaller hydraulic gears available, but I am not current on what is in the market now. Check ZF website.
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10-21-2018, 10:14 AM
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City: gulf coast
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The small diesel on my last sailboat clunked when shifted. Seemed normal. never had a problem over 17 years
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10-21-2018, 11:12 AM
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City: Signal Mtn., TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ski in NC
What gear are you using?
Most of those smaller engines use a mechanical shift gearbox like the ZF 15, ZF 25, etc. These are derived from the Hurth HBW 150, 250 etc. It is normal for these the "clunk" on a shift and rattle in gear at dead low idle. Most of these go into sailboats, where they are more tolerated.
Hydraulic shift gearboxes are much quieter. That is why the Velvet Drive is called Velvet Drive.
There are smaller hydraulic gears available, but I am not current on what is in the market now. Check ZF website.
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Interesting, Ski. We have a Velvet Drive on our port engine that is totally quiet when shifting. The Twin Disc (MG5011SC) on our starboard engine has a mild “clunk” every time it shifts into gear—even after lowering idle speed—and I’ve often wondered about it.
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10-21-2018, 11:29 AM
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Technical Guru
City: Wilmington, NC
Vessel Name: Louisa
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A little noise is normal even with a hydraulic gear when shifting and at idle. Some more than others.
Compared to a mechanical gear, which is more like a bucket of rocks! (not quite that bad..)
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10-23-2018, 05:22 AM
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Guru
Join Date: Oct 2007
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A high idle speed will make shifting louder.
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10-23-2018, 08:07 AM
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City: Narragansett Bay
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As Ski said a mechanical gear with mechanical clutches will give a good clunk in and out of gear. The problems arise when that solid clunk becomes a “chatter”.
If it really concerns you get it on record with the distributor that sold you the engine and gear. They should be happy to send a rep to listen if asked.
Be sure to follow the maintenance / fluid change schedule as outlined by Beta.
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10-23-2018, 09:51 AM
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Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 37
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Hi
Is the clutch a hydraulic or mechanical conical coupler, which belongs to keep a loud voice clunk like stendrivers at switches.
NBs
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10-25-2018, 08:15 AM
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Senior Member
City: Biloxi
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It is mechanical, we have doubled checked all bolts, alignment, fluid level etc. It may be normal, we are considering adding a prn soft gear box. Any thoughts on that?
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10-25-2018, 08:32 AM
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Technical Guru
City: Wilmington, NC
Vessel Name: Louisa
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Depends on how much the noise now bothers you. I ran a planing skiff with a 50hp diesel and mechanical Hurth box for about six years, every time I shifted it grated on my nerves. At that point going hydraulic would have required changing mounts, shafting and plumbing so I just sucked it up and motored on.
If cost is not that high, I'd go hydraulic.
What is a PRN soft box?
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10-26-2018, 01:39 PM
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Guru
City: Narragansett Bay
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 36 Classic #715
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Turner
It is mechanical, we have doubled checked all bolts, alignment, fluid level etc. It may be normal, we are considering adding a prn soft gear box. Any thoughts on that?
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What Ski said. You might want to run the existing gear for a while. You might get used to it. I ran mine for 16 years.
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10-26-2018, 05:53 PM
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Senior Member
City: Biloxi
Join Date: Mar 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Easting
What Ski said. You might want to run the existing gear for a while. You might get used to it. I ran mine for 16 years.
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We sent a video to the dealer, he wasn't concerned, just something we'll get used too. Love the engine, uses very little fuel. Thanks to all for the input.
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10-26-2018, 09:25 PM
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Guru
City: Concrete Washington State
Vessel Name: Willy
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I had a Kanzaki gearbox (aluminum) that was manual. It was smal as was the engine. I was embarrassed every time I came into the harbor. The engine was a 3cyl Yanmar. I mixed up a brew of the highest viscosity gear oil I could find. That did help some but not enough.
I ended up buying and installing a bronze gear on gear hydraulic pump and plumbing it to circulate the oil in the trans to a heat exchanger and back to the trans. It worked. The viscosity stayed high enough to make the shifting reasonably quiet. One of my “mods” that was very sucessful. Expensive though.
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