Motor Problem

[Joe]

My Miss Geico motor just clicks when the throttle is pressed. If I turn the prop a few times before the throttle is pressed then it will run. Once stopped, I have to again turn the prop a few times. Also, when it is running the speed is dramatically slower than it used to be. Any suggestions here would be great. I checked to make sure nothing is overtight and the shaft is greased (This issue still exists when the shaft is disconnected).

[Camaroracer]

It sounds like the bushing inside the motor may be galled or may have some corrosion on them. Do you run in salt water?

[Joe]

I don't run in salt water but the boat did sit for a few months before I started using it again.

[Camaroracer]

try adding a little bit of oil to the bushing and see if that helps