U joint and gimbal

[scoflaw]

Big time rumble hard left and hard right. Pulled the drive. U joints are tight and smooth. Gimbal was well greased and turned smoothly. Both are original equipment in a 10 year old salt water boat that sits at a slip 6 months a year. Bellows are original as well, and look fine. No sign of any water penetration. Any ideas?

 

[Bondo]

Re: U joint and gimbal

U joints are tight and smooth.

Ayuh,... You won't see the ridges til you take it apart....

Btw,... 10 Years is an Awfully long time on those Rubber parts....

 

[Nugglet]

Re: U joint and gimbal

You won't see the ridges til you take it apart....

(or when they decide to really let go & take out the bell )

is there alot of slop in the hinge pins???