In a previous thread I asked for some advice on removing my drive for the first time (by me). The boat is a 2003 Bayliner 175 and the drive is an Alpha 1 Gen 2, 2.0 ratio connected to a 3.0L engine.
The drive came off easily - the former owner used to remove it every winter to keep it from getting stolen from the storage yard - apparently this happens a lot aroudn here.
With the drive off I am able to see the Gimbal Bearing - it looks pristeen and turns very smoothly, there are no signs of water intrusion in the bellows - there was a little pile of grease near the bearing where I probably over greased it. I wiped it down and it looks fine. What else should I be looking for in there?
Someone mentioned that I should grease the U joints before re-installing but they don't seem to have any grease fittings - Any suggestions on this?. They are also in what looks like perfect shape - no rust, move smoothly etc.
When it is time to reinstall, I assume I should change the O ring for the water inlet and the main gasket...anything else? What about the two O rings on the drive shaft?
Thanks in advance for all your great advice...
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The drive came off easily - the former owner used to remove it every winter to keep it from getting stolen from the storage yard - apparently this happens a lot aroudn here.
With the drive off I am able to see the Gimbal Bearing - it looks pristeen and turns very smoothly, there are no signs of water intrusion in the bellows - there was a little pile of grease near the bearing where I probably over greased it. I wiped it down and it looks fine. What else should I be looking for in there?
Someone mentioned that I should grease the U joints before re-installing but they don't seem to have any grease fittings - Any suggestions on this?. They are also in what looks like perfect shape - no rust, move smoothly etc.
When it is time to reinstall, I assume I should change the O ring for the water inlet and the main gasket...anything else? What about the two O rings on the drive shaft?
Thanks in advance for all your great advice...
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