mercruiser 165hp metal filings???

cc3125

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My boat was running fine. All of a sudden it started making a terrible noise towards the back of the engine or outdrive area. I thought it was the outdrive (pre alpha). The Oil is clean, no water or filings. I just noticed that there is a lot of metal filings around the shaft that runs from the engine to the outdrive. Newby doesn't know anything about boats. Any help please
 

dubs283

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Re: mercruiser 165hp metal filings???

could be a coupler issue

pull the drive and inspect coupler and splined shaft

if a lot of grey, dry grease on the shaft, its time for a coupler
 

cc3125

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Re: mercruiser 165hp metal filings???

It WAS the coupler. The splines were completely gone.... Thanks
 
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