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    Can I Tell if Water is Getting into the U-Joint Bellows?

    I'm not sure how the hole got in the U-Joint bellows. It might have been the clip to hold the ground wire on the hose clamp somehow got pinched in there. I don't believe I over tightened the hose clamp. I also smooth out the mating surface with a Scotch Brite pad before putting on the bellows...
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    Can I Tell if Water is Getting into the U-Joint Bellows?

    Can I Tell if Water is Getting into the U-Joint Bellows without taking the OD off? I have to replace the gimbal bearing due to water getting into the U-Joint Bellows. I may also have to replace the U-Joints as well. That was caused by a clip from a grounding strap getting loose and wearing a...
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    Changing the U-Joint on an OMC Cobra Out Drive, OD

    What is a "speedi sleeve"
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    Did Water Get Into My Gear OIL?

    I know water got into the U-Joint Bellows. I have taken the OD off and can see the rust on: The gimbal bearing and on the U-Joints. The question is: Did water get past the seal in the bearing carrier and into the gear oil? I drained the oil and it is blueish-green. See the pictures below. What...
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    Changing the U-Joint on an OMC Cobra Out Drive, OD

    I have not decided whether to change the U-Joints. Here are the reasons To change them: 1) Water got into the U-Joint bellows and put water on the U-Joints. 2) The boat is primarily used in salt water. 3) My U-Joints DO have Zerk fittings and while that does make lubing them possible, it can...
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    Changing the U-Joint on an OMC Cobra Out Drive, OD

    Nevermind. I went to the local Volvo - Penta dealer and got the Bellows, Bearing, and gaskets. Next, I will have the bearing installed by a mobile mechanic. Then I will adjust the shift cable if needed. But I may not not need to since I did not disturb anything. I did remove the shift lever in...
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    Changing the U-Joint on an OMC Cobra Out Drive, OD

    You recommend only using an OEM U-Joint Bellows. Can I get one online? What source do you trust for OEM parts?
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    Changing the U-Joint on an OMC Cobra Out Drive, OD

    Lou, At first I assumed the same as you "The bearing carrier pushes into the aft end of the bellows and that has to seal." But why? The inside of the bellows should be dry and the exterior of the Bearing carrier should also be dry. What am I missing? I understand that it "looks" like it seals...
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    Changing the U-Joint on an OMC Cobra Out Drive, OD

    If I drain the oil out of the bottom of the OD and do not see any evidence of water, can I conclude that the Input Shaft seal is intact? New question: Does the seal between the aft end of the bellows and the Bearing Carrier (Item #28) need to be a perfect water-tight seal? It seems to me that...
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    Removing OD Out Drive - It is Stuck

    I found a hole in the bellows at the 11 O-clock position where a clip for an anode ground strap should have clipped into the hose clamp. It looks like it made a hole in the bellows.
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    Changing the U-Joint on an OMC Cobra Out Drive, OD

    Can you provide a picture of the "input shaft seal" Correct, this is a 92 5.8 L Ford motor. Well the boat is a 91. The engine is 91. Model 584APLRGD
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    Is there a way to check for a leak between Transom and OD?

    Thank you Lou. Re a leak going into the shifter recess and not the bellows, thanks I did not know that. I found a hole in the bellows at the 11 O-clock position where a clip for an anode ground strap should have clipped into the hose clamp. It looks like it made a hole in the bellows and caused...
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    Removing OD Out Drive - It is Stuck

    I have not figured that out yet. It sure would be nice if they included a drain plug with a good seal that you could remove and see if water was getting in. Then I would have known and avoided this repair. If it was the boot. I guess I should have been inspecting it. I will post later after I...
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    Is there a way to check for a leak between Transom and OD?

    I just pulled my OD, an OMC Cobra. I have a leak and a vibration. Water was getting into the U-Joint bellows. That caused rust on the U-Joint and damage to the U-Joint bearing. (there is another post about that called XXX.) I thought that I was careful to prep the surfaces well last time. I...
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    Changing the U-Joint on an OMC Cobra Out Drive, OD

    I will be changing the U-Joint on my OMC Cobra Outdrive. Water got into the OD and rusted the U-Joint and the bearing. (See Figure "Rusted UJoint") I will either take the OD to a shop and have them replace the U-Joint and perhaps overhaul the OD OR Buy the U-Joint assy and install it myself...
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    Removing OD Out Drive - It is Stuck

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    Removing OD Out Drive - It is Stuck

    Up date: I got the OD off the boat. Just by lots of prying with the wooden wedges, Hamering them in between the Transom Mount and the OD and rocking the OD back and forth. Water had gotten in the bellows and rusted the bearing and the U-Joints!!! They both will be replaced.
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    Removing OD Out Drive - It is Stuck

    1) I have never have a stuck OD before and I have had this one off before 2) The boat has never flooded I have heard of that method. I just want to be sure not damage the transom. I may just try standing on the OD while I extend the trim actuators.
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    Removing OD Out Drive - It is Stuck

    I'm removing my OMC OD from my 92 4Winns Horizon 200 to replace the U-Joint Bellows and the bearing. The problem is that the OD seems to be stuck. I have removed all 6 nuts and the actuator pivot pin. I plan on replacing the bellows and bearing due to a leak and vibration. The leak could have...
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    procedure to manually flush non-running 4.3 engine?

    I run my 92 4Winns Horizon 200 primarily in salt water in Alamitos Bay, near LA. I had been flushing it out before I left the ramp but my hose sprang a leak so lately I rinse the motor after returning home. Sometimes that is the next day if I get home late at night. How effective is rinsing...
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