At the end of last season, I experienced the engine running at usual RPMs, but, the speed slowing, and after a few miles (I had to get back to shore) and a trip to test it, it got much worse and I quit using it. II thought maybe the coupler was going bad, however, I did not experience overheating or any strange smell.
This season, I pulled the Alpha One Gen One outdrive off and there was lots of oil in the bellows, outdrive oil I assume.
I reached inside and it seems my new gimble bearing is no worse for wear. I intend to check the engine alignment as it was not done last time they put the outdrive on (top mechanic said he usually never needs to).
My questions:
1. As a relative newbie at overhauling these things, does it appear that I will have to pull the engine and examine the coupler, or is there another way?
2. And/or is it most likely all in the lower unit and can anyone explain most likely what is happening, where's the slippage etc?
3. What's the next logical and least expensive step?
Thanks
This season, I pulled the Alpha One Gen One outdrive off and there was lots of oil in the bellows, outdrive oil I assume.
I reached inside and it seems my new gimble bearing is no worse for wear. I intend to check the engine alignment as it was not done last time they put the outdrive on (top mechanic said he usually never needs to).
My questions:
1. As a relative newbie at overhauling these things, does it appear that I will have to pull the engine and examine the coupler, or is there another way?
2. And/or is it most likely all in the lower unit and can anyone explain most likely what is happening, where's the slippage etc?
3. What's the next logical and least expensive step?
Thanks