DF70 Grinding Noise

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joeduke
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DF70 Grinding Noise

#1 Post by joeduke »

I have a 2009 Suzuki DF70, it make a grinding noise when put into gear (forward and reverse)
its allways done it so I never paid it any attention but is this normal?? :?:
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JimC
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Re: DF70 Grinding Noise

#2 Post by JimC »

More than likely it is normal!
You probably find that if your shift is slow then the grinding is worse. A positive quicker shift and the grinding is less...
Certainly my Mariner F100 will give a little grind.
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Re: DF70 Grinding Noise

#3 Post by joeduke »

Thanks for that... any Mackerel being caught down your way??
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Re: DF70 Grinding Noise

#4 Post by fishfeatures »

it is advised to go from neutral to forward/reverse quickly, as going slowly will cause the clutch dog to wear against the gears hence the grating sound your getting.
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