One of my 20' Skipjacks has the referenced VP out-drive setup and I've received some conflicting information on the state of the intermediate bearings in the flywheel housing.
First question, is there anyway to determine if the bearings are going south short of pulling the outdrive and engine?
Second question, when the bearings fail is it catastrophic, or will there be forewarning? One mechanic says he can hear the bearing, the other said nothing.
If and when I do this, what other service should be done, and any estimate of shop hours for this work?
I'd like to do it myself but don't think I'm setup with the tools and time for such a significant job. Thoughts?
I'm looking for a good mechanic in the South San Francisco Bay area of California if anyone has a reference.
Thanks,
First question, is there anyway to determine if the bearings are going south short of pulling the outdrive and engine?
Second question, when the bearings fail is it catastrophic, or will there be forewarning? One mechanic says he can hear the bearing, the other said nothing.
If and when I do this, what other service should be done, and any estimate of shop hours for this work?
I'd like to do it myself but don't think I'm setup with the tools and time for such a significant job. Thoughts?
I'm looking for a good mechanic in the South San Francisco Bay area of California if anyone has a reference.
Thanks,