OMC noise

APfaff

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I have an OMC Cobra 190 and when it runs (in gear or out) there is a pronounced noise that actually sounds like it's coming from under the boat. When I turn one direction or the other to full throw it gets stronger. It has gotten progressively worse in the last two or three times on the water. I'm believing it's U-Joint. Any ideas?
 

HT32BSX115

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Re: OMC noise

You absolutely need to pull the drive....next!

You either have a U-joint going bad and/or the gimbal bearing is going bad. You should probably plan on a complete transom "kit".... bellows, U-joints, gimbal bearing etc...if it looks like theres water intrusion or hasn't been replaced in several years...

If your U-joints break it will break other expensive "stuff"!


Cheers,

Rick



I guess I can say this too!.........Welcome to iBoats!
 

Gary H NC

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Re: OMC noise

Agree,The drive needs to be pulled and inspected ASAP....
I would not run it until you check it over.
 
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