Knock in the stern drive

[frwhlr38]

Ok guys i have a 1980 glastron with omc stern on it model #98073 was running it when it developed a knock or clunking in the outdrive not in the motor where could this possibley be at i do have the clymer manual for the stern drive but dont wanta tear into it any more than i have to MANY THANKS BILL

 

[frwhlr38]

Re: Knock in the stern drive

Any HELP PLZ

 

[true blue]

Re: Knock in the stern drive

There's a universal joint in there may be acting up. Either that or you lost your alignment with the engine. Either way, the outdrive need to come off and a look see what gives.

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: Knock in the stern drive

There's a universal joint in there may be acting up. Either that or you lost your alignment with the engine. Either way, the outdrive need to come off and a look see what gives.

Hes got a stringer mount, neither of which applies. A broken gear tooth can cause knocking and possibly the ball gears.

 

[frwhlr38]

Re: Knock in the stern drive

Ok guys where would this ball gear or gears be at in the upper end or lower end MANY THANKS BILL

 

[havasuboatman]

Re: Knock in the stern drive

Trim the drive all the way up and look between the drive and the transom.

 

[frwhlr38]

Re: Knock in the stern drive

Hey havasu thanks a million i will look tomarrow and post back what i find MANY THANKS

 

[frwhlr38]

Re: Knock in the stern drive

ok found out what the knock was took the upper gear case off and the main shaft coming in from the motor had the bearing on the end of shaft completly gone OUCH but at least i know now what it was going to see if i can find a used gearcase for it MANY THANKS BILL

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: Knock in the stern drive

Gonna have to buy used as new parts don't exist anymore for those drives.