Must Outdrive be Down to Run on Muffs?

[BarryBob]

My outdrive is tilted in the full up position and I can't tilt it down because my winter storage location has low ground clearance. Must the drive be tilted down to run on muffs?<br /><br />Also, does it matter which side of the outdrive you put the hose-side of the muff?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Barry (getting closer to launch!)

 

[Boatin Bob]

Re: Must Outdrive be Down to Run on Muffs?

Barry...doesn't matter which side you supply water to, there are some muffs out there now that will supply to both sides. I wouldn't recommend running in the full up position, this puts the most strain on your U joints, even if you can lower it half that would help a lot. If you must run it up don't run it above idle RPM's.

 

[BarryBob]

Re: Must Outdrive be Down to Run on Muffs?

I'm just flushing out the purple winterizing antifreeze, not even putting it in gear. Why would U-joints be stressed if I'm not putting it in gear?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Barry

 

[wvit100]

Re: Must Outdrive be Down to Run on Muffs?

The drive shaft is still spinning. The shifting in and out of gear is in the outdrive.

 

[BarryBob]

Re: Must Outdrive be Down to Run on Muffs?

Got it - thanks!