ErieRon
Chief Petty Officer
- Joined
- May 5, 2009
- Messages
- 463
Gentlemen;
I have an "MR" Alpha One drive (S.N. OA706258) that is apart (lower from upper) to replace the water pump. The drive is off because I spun my engine coupler and figured I would service the drive. While cleaning off the prop shaft I noticed that the splines are very slightly nicked up...more of what I would describe as "chatter" marks, laterally down the plines. Also, I am able to pull the shaft in and out approximately .025"-.032". Wanting to error on the side of caution, can anyone tell me if this play is typical?
Thanks in advance.
Ron
I have an "MR" Alpha One drive (S.N. OA706258) that is apart (lower from upper) to replace the water pump. The drive is off because I spun my engine coupler and figured I would service the drive. While cleaning off the prop shaft I noticed that the splines are very slightly nicked up...more of what I would describe as "chatter" marks, laterally down the plines. Also, I am able to pull the shaft in and out approximately .025"-.032". Wanting to error on the side of caution, can anyone tell me if this play is typical?
Thanks in advance.
Ron