PiratePast40
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Outdrive is a Volvo 280. The prop seemed to wobble with a new prop but not as bad as the older one. Wondering if it's the prop or the shaft itself. There is a noise in the lower end when I turn the shaft by hand. No grinding or scraping noise but not the smooth sound you would expect. There is no visable play or movement in the shaft when I try to wiggle it by hand.
I'm guessing that it could be a bearing or a bent shaft and want to be proactive. To check for a bent shaft am assuming I'll need to use a dial indicator to measure runout, does anyone know the spec on this?
I did pick up a spare lower gear and bearing assembly of the proper ratio with a matching drive gear on ebay for $25 just in case.
Any other ideas?
Thanks
I'm guessing that it could be a bearing or a bent shaft and want to be proactive. To check for a bent shaft am assuming I'll need to use a dial indicator to measure runout, does anyone know the spec on this?
I did pick up a spare lower gear and bearing assembly of the proper ratio with a matching drive gear on ebay for $25 just in case.
Any other ideas?
Thanks