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					Originally Posted by Joker2  Took it for a ride today, noise sill there only between 3,00 - 4,000, could it be a knock in the engine due to lack of proper oil ( I hope not ) what confuses me is that I only hear it in this RPM range, if it was a knock wouldn't I hear it all the time? I still haven't checked my lower unit oil like my mechanic told me to. It's still running great. 1-1/2 hours tubing with kids burned 10 Gallons, is that OK gas consumption ? I am very concerned. | 
	
 Call J&B Boat Westville, NJ - far from Long Island but Ed's great and a long time Evinrude master tech - will likely steer you in the right direction.