1987 boat, just purchased this august, alpha one drive
I replaced the gimbal bearing when purchased. The uni joint is rusted, so there was obviously a bad bellows in the past. I planned to replace the uni and the bearing at the very top of the drive (under the 4 inch cap) as it looked a little worn over the winter.
I just pulled the drive and the bellows had a 1/2 cup of gear lube in it. I know this means the oil seal behind the uni is gone. Can I get away with topping up the gear lube each time we go out, and then repair over the winter, or should I bite the bullet now and have the uni, bearings, and oil seals done before I bring it back to the water?
I replaced the gimbal bearing when purchased. The uni joint is rusted, so there was obviously a bad bellows in the past. I planned to replace the uni and the bearing at the very top of the drive (under the 4 inch cap) as it looked a little worn over the winter.
I just pulled the drive and the bellows had a 1/2 cup of gear lube in it. I know this means the oil seal behind the uni is gone. Can I get away with topping up the gear lube each time we go out, and then repair over the winter, or should I bite the bullet now and have the uni, bearings, and oil seals done before I bring it back to the water?
