are Evinrude gearcases ratcheting?

[David]

specifically the lightning case if it matters

[racer]

No they are not.

[David]

Thanks. If my brother buys a GS Allison with a 150HO I will tell him to slow down carefully

[z1rider]

Thanks. If my brother buys a GS Allison with a 150HO I will tell him to slow down carefully

You mean when I turn the key off at 5,700 rpm, for a plug check, that's a bad thing? Really slams on the brakes.

[Revenge22]

never needed to do that. whats it doing / not doing?

[bigbore]

Think ratcheting lowers we’re late 80’s to mid 90’s merc 2.0-2.5 ltre’s I think.