Outboard whining 8hp tohatsu four stroke 2012

[Markphsd]

Hello,
I have a Whining noise on tohatsu 8hp 4 stroke, 2012. Not sure what is causing it. I don’t think it’s the lower unit, seems to be coming from the top, maybe the belt?

I recently changed the impeller, I greased the shaft with appropriate water proof grease. The oil is new, and the oil light is not on.

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[kloudie1]

sounds like the cam timing belt. look for something like the cover or a wire or something dragging on the belt? Maybe something in the pull start mechanism?

 

[Mitty]

Curious if you found the problem? I have the same noise going on on mine. Its the same engine. Thx