BIII clunks when shifting

[kenk340da]

The starboard BIII drive on my 2002 340 is smooth and completely quiet when I shift it into gear. The port side clunks similar to an alpha drive when I shift it into gear. Any suggestions on what I can look for as being the problem on the port side? Thanks for any advice.

 

[jgarko]

Is there a delay when the drive engages after you shift?

 

[kenk340da]

No delay, just a "thud" when I move the lever and it engages.

 

[Madifonzo]

From what I have been told a clunk in a bravo is a sign of possible clutch failure. When I first bought my boat one drive smooth as butter but the other had a clunk. Half way through the season the clutched failed. $2600 later it was rebuilt and back running without a clunk.