"Grinding" noise from sterndrive

[Don S]

Re: "Grinding" noise from sterndrive

Even the slightest bit crooked pulling that shaft and bearing out, and it will bind. Get it straight and it will pull out easily.

 

[Captain Obvious]

Re: "Grinding" noise from sterndrive

Thanks Don. I was afraid a shim was in the way or something.

That makes sense as it seemed to move back easily for that 1" that it did move.

 

[Captain Obvious]

Re: "Grinding" noise from sterndrive

Well, after 4,219 hits with a 5# slide hammer.... It's out!

I think you guys lead me down the path on this one. Do you really think the bearing was bad? I probably could have gotten another year out of it.


I noticed I also have some corrosion inside the bell housing (not sure of the term) where the u joint bellows attach on the aft side. Right where my finger is it is corroded enough to make me nervous.

So... Does this mean new bell housing? There is a lip inside that makes it feel like the metal comes out as a piece that can be replaced.

I need to replace the shift shaft seal anyway so I thought I'd ask for opinions before I went shopping.

Thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: "Grinding" noise from sterndrive

I think you guys lead me down the path on this one. Do you really think the bearing was bad? I probably could have gotten another year out of it.

Yep, you're right, put it back in.

You need a new bellhousing as well. It will leak just as bad as the transom sheild would have.

You know how you spell BOAT don't you?

Boat Out AnotherThousand

 

[Captain Obvious]

Re: "Grinding" noise from sterndrive

Strangely enough, there doesn't seem to be an abundance of used bell housings on the market. I guess it would be like trying to find some used valve cover gaskets for a Ford Taurus huh?

I'm thinking lighting up the phone lines for a used local one is an option, but if anyone has an idea on how to find one that doesn't cost $400, it would be appreciated!

 

[Don S]

Re: "Grinding" noise from sterndrive

ebay, craigslist, all the obvious places for used boat parts.

 

[Captain Obvious]

Re: "Grinding" noise from sterndrive

So, I thought I'd follow up.

It's been a long time since I was on here. New job, no time, blah blah blah.

I decided to take the boat to a mechanic. I got several recommendations and found someone who was well thought of, and did the work for what I thought was very fair.

I had them put the new gimbal bearing in that I supplied, buy and replace the lower shift cable and shift shaft lever. Buy and install a gimbal housing repair kit, and buy and replace my u-joints. $770.

Had the boat out last night and I can say the boat definately had water in the bellows when I bought it. I can't believe how quiet the boat is now!

Thanks everyone for the help. I really had to swallow my pride to take it in. Maybe my next repair (and I bet there will be one) will be easier.

 

[Don S]

Re: "Grinding" noise from sterndrive

Just remember one thing. Timely preventive maintenance is a LOT cheaper than fixing it when it breaks. You've probably heard it said before as "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"
It really means something on boats.

 

[BAYLINER185]

Re: "Grinding" noise from sterndrive

Yea Preventive maintnance is major or as Don said:
Boat Out Another Thousand

my machanic said:
(B)reak (O)ut (A)nother (T)housand


Aint it true and it dont matter how big or small your boat is either.