1995 FourWinns Freedom with 140 OMC outdrive noise...

[djpeters]

Hi, this in in regards to my father-in-laws boat which I get to use while restoring my SC.

He purchased the boat this spring, his first boat ever and I have only had outboards. Boat is almost mint, engine runs perfect, but there seems to be some growling coming from the outdrive. I had it out last night and it seems lounder than the previous time out. The sound changes when steering and also when the drive is trimmed up or down a little. I don't notice it as much at cruising speed. Seem I read somewhere that in '95 this may actually be a Volvo outdrive?

Anyway, he will probably take it in, and I'm just wondering what should we ask/tell the mechanic, and what should we expect? Hope this isn't to broad a question.

Thanks.

 

[Don S]

Re: 1995 FourWinns Freedom with 140 OMC outdrive noise...

Time to pull the outdrive and check the ujoints and gimbal bearing. Bet you will find water in the bellows.
What is the engines full Model number?

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1995 FourWinns Freedom with 140 OMC outdrive noise...

Time to pull the outdrive and check the ujoints and gimbal bearing. Bet you will find water in the bellows.
What is the engines full Model number?

Thanks. I don't have the numbers with me. Will the engine number location be obvious? What would be a rough idea of the cost of parts you mentioned?

I am mechanically inclined and wouldn't have a problem doing this with a manual. How much of a pain will it be since on the FourWinns the outdrive is tucked into the back of the boat?

 

[sea wolf]

Re: 1995 FourWinns Freedom with 140 OMC outdrive noise...

New gimbal bearing, u-joints, bellows, gasket & alignment tool {which is a must have} you're looking at a rough estimate of a couple hundred in parts. Not to mention that you'll need a slide hammer to pull the bearing. You can probably rent of those.