Re: Chatter/Rattle coming from Alpha 1 Gen II
Jim, I am at a loss about your noise, I would suggust that you take the outdrive off and you will see the water inlet in the transom, have someone hold a water hose to it so that you can start the motor without the outdrive on (the water pump on the motor will feed the motor) and see if any thing is different. I am thinking that any movement with your outdrive seems to create the problem and the noise may still be there at slower speeds only to the point that it is not loud enough for you to hear it (engine noise, ex,ect). This way you can at least narrow down the source. I didn't hear anyone mention checking the alinment on your coupler and gimble bearing? Your alinment could be off, the gimble bear could be cocked and any time you replace the gimble bearing the alinment should always be checked. look at the outdrive shaft for any marks or shiny spots,make sure that the two o rings are in good shape (if they are missing or damaged that could be your problem). If they are missing than thats your problem. My guess is what your looking for is something binding and it gets more agrivated under torque to the point you hear it. I hope this helps Buz
