First time water in bellows

[alldodge]

Pulled the drive as usual and for the first time found water. There wasn't much but enough and the issue was caused by the boot sleeve.

This spring when installing the drive it was a bit harder then normal, and I chalked it up to getting older. It wore me out just sliding it in place. So this summer I bought a yardarm stern jack for next time.

I didn't notice the sleeve had moved out or could be I caused it having such a hard time. The sleeve wasn't damaged, but the bottom of the boot had moved out of position slightly, so it wasn't seeing correctly. Bearing feels good but can hear some slight noise so that's getting replaced since its a sealed bearing. Sure wish it had a grease fitting, but so it goes

Stuff happens

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,...... Donno,.... Maybe with enough josslin' 'round, ya mighta hit it,.....

I use Power Tune to install those lockin' rings,.....
DonS taught me that one,..... 'n perfect seal,.....

 

[alldodge]

Agree, this was the one on my cruiser so its Merc original factory install. Repower
Should have took a pic, but it didn't look right after removing the drive. I removed the sleeve and reinstalled the sleeve. The boot looks fine, even the edge

 

[nola mike]

Agree, this was the one on my cruiser so its Merc original factory install. Repower
Should have took a pic, but it didn't look right after removing the drive. I removed the sleeve and reinstalled the sleeve. The boot looks fine, even the edge

What's the boot sleeve?

 

[alldodge]

What's the boot sleeve?

Item 11
https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31000/11406/110

 

[nola mike]

Item 11
https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31000/11406/110

Oh, Bravo drive.

 

[Bondo]

Oh, Bravo drive.

Ayuh,..... The A1, GenII is like that too,.....

 

[nola mike]

Ayuh,..... The A1, GenII is like that too,.....

I don't have one of them either

 

[Bt Doctur]

then you have a standard Alpha 1 that has a clamp on each end

 

[alldodge]

Pulled the bearing and as before, its smooth just doesn't have much grease left in it. Sealed bearing my back side.

If it was greasable, I would have just done that and be good to go

 

[flashback]

I got a greasable. From SEI this summer. Don't like sealed either. You may be able to pick the seal off and re pack.