Suzuki DF 140 knocks in reverse

[stingerhook]

I have twin 2002 DF 140s and one has an occasional violent knock when in reverse. This occurs mainly when it is cold and I am applying some throttle to it (pulling off of the trailer, manuvering in a marina...) Once it is warmed up it still knocks occasionally but less violently and less frequently. I have no issues with the other engine and the engine in question does not display any other symptoms? Any ideas

[baitkiller]

Loose prop?

[1NO REGRETS]

Sounds like it is popping out of gear and going back into gear.check shift rod and see if it,s adjusted properly .

[stingerhook]

good idea on the shift rod - thanks....hope that is it, otherwise I am worried its something in the LU/gearing

[miike]

The engine is actually turning in the same direction regardless of whether the control says forward or reverse.