Chrysler 300 outdrive.

[rs2k]

I have an older boat with a Chrysler 360 mated to a Chrysler 300 outdrive. I took the engine out to tear it down and clean it and redo the motor mounts. I don't know much about this outdrive. I'm not able to test it till I do quite a bit of work to the engine and motor mounts. It is supposed to be in excellent shape. One things that worries me is that the prop has resistance when I turn it. On my stringer drive and my friends mercruisers there is no resistance at all, but this one has a hydraulic type resistance to it in both directions. Is this normal?

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Chrysler 300 outdrive.

Wow,

Didn't know that Chrysler had a drive..... Is it a DANA maybe?

Sounds like you're in a worse situation than with a Stringer or a Dana etc......

Well, no drive should have resistance like you describe. All the same rules apply with most drives. drain the oil, look for water, metal (saw dust) etc...... Get your hands on a service manual... http://www.agriconmanuals.com/chrysler-stern-drive-service-manual-p-20905.html (Don't dillydally, they say they have only 1)

Google is your friend here.... http://www.hurrikain.com/Chrysler-300-stern.htm


Good luck!



Rick

 

[Bondo]

Re: Chrysler 300 outdrive.

Ayuh,...

Marysville Marine in Marysville Michigan is the Only place that I know of that carries Parts for Chrysler/ Dana drives,...
Google 'em up,... They also have some on-line resourses...

Good Luck...

 

[rdj59]

Re: Chrysler 300 outdrive.

It's funny that the only place for chrysler/dana parts is in a town of less than 10,000 people! I live less than 5 minutes from the place. That place really does have anything and everything. I've been in there a few times and they have a pretty good stock of parts. You don't need to be a dealer to buy chrysler/dana parts from them. They seem friendly and are very knowledgeable. Give them a call, i'm sure they can help you with whatever you need.

 

[rs2k]

Re: Chrysler 300 outdrive.

It looks like this drive is supposed to have resistance. The service manual I got says it should have up to a 50 in-lbs resistance at the input shaft while in neutral.

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Chrysler 300 outdrive.

Yes. That's called bearing "pre-load".

It's done on all rear axle rebuilds when setting up the pinion bearings. (and stern drives )


There are ways to measure pre-load using tools specifically designed for that purpose.

Most service manuals will have the procedure they want you to use to do it.

Google "bearing preload", there's a zillion sites that tell you how to do it.


Cheers,


Rick