New Honda 50 chatters when backing off throttle?

#1 (**permalink**) 07-14-2010, 09:38 AM

I have a brand new IPB16 with Honda BF50D LRTA and just 26 hours on it. Everything seems to run great, except a strange noise from the engine when I back down on the throttle when run at cruising or high speeds. It seems to chatter(not sure how to describe sound), almost like an auto engine when downshifting to help brake the engine. I am in the process of re-propping because I am not attaining desired RPM/speed.

Any thoughts on the cause? Should I be alarmed?

boats.net · #2 (**permalink**) 08-03-2010, 07:41 PM

Check that prop is tight.

#3 (**permalink**) 08-20-2010, 01:52 PM

Finished re-propping and ensured the prop was mounted quite tightly. Problem resolved. Thanks for the tip.