Drive Shaft Bearing Problem (Alpha One Gen2 95)

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micboy

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Hi..

I have removed the drive for a water pump change and also been told that my seal carrier was not in great shape so I decided to replace this...

When I removed this the drive shaft had some play exactly like in the below video.

Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II Bearing problems - YouTube

What is the way forward?

Can I change this with the lower part gears and shaft still in place?
If I remove the ?nut? will I have access to the bearing and change it with the shaft still in place?

Thx
 
Don S

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Re: Drive Shaft Bearing Problem (Alpha One Gen2 95)

That is normal. When running, the gear pushes the shaft up into the bearing. Nothing to worry about.
 
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Re: Drive Shaft Bearing Problem (Alpha One Gen2 95)

Don S said:
That is normal. When running, the gear pushes the shaft up into the bearing. Nothing to worry about.
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Ok... Thanks Don, at least that is good to hear :)

I removed the lower part to do some jb Weld in order to get a flat surface for the water pump, I also changed the seal carrier as you suggested.
Anyway I take a pic when all is done thanks for your help much appreciated Don

Mic
 
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