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Project update: Was able to install a new coupler and new gimbal bearing last night. Unfortunately ran out of daylight before getting everything back together so haven't gotten to test it out yet. Fortunately I have a lot of room in the back of the boat once I removed the back seat and engine...
Noticed a clanking type sound coming from the rear of the engine over the weekend. I am thinking u-joint, gimbal, or possibly the coupler. Can anyone lend some advice on the potential source of the sound?
My fear is that it is the coupler. I greased the gimbal on the outdrive zerk fitting...
Did my first impeller replacement over the weekend.
After doing a bit more reading on another thread concerning this same process I realized I left the shaft seal tool on the shaft and its now all put back together.
My question (could be a dumb one...): Do I need to take it all back apart...
Just wondering if anyone has an opinion on if this prop has too much damage to use one time.
It got damaged in storage. I have a new prop on the way but the mail is taking forever and it isn't scheduled to be delivered until after memorial day weekend. I want to use the boat on Saturday. I...
