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    Water in Bellows

    Ok, so get this. Inspected everything while out. New Gimbal bearing, Bellows, shift shaft seals, new UJ’s, Spicer 5-3214X, installed per the book, Quicksilver gasket set. Carefully put drive back on, went together great, per the book. Torqued in cross pattern, checked gasket all around...
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    Water in Bellows

    Update, bellows is off, looks practically new. Not a single sign of damage. I will replace it anyway. It came off from the stern side rather easy, too easy. Gimbal housing in place, I just lifted the gimbal and removed the exhaust bellows. Clamp screw was on top instead of side, on UJ...
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    Water in Bellows

    Thank you sir! I do not disagree, guess I was hoping that little tear being the culprit but that was wishful thinking. I am not scared of replacing the U-Joints other than cost. The bellows looks to be a bigger job but it is what it is. Hopefully I can YouTube it. I just can find anything...
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    Water in Bellows

    Thank you for the cross parts and comments!
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    Water in Bellows

    No, sealed. Thanks.
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    Water in Bellows

    Thanks all. Boat is stored in garage. Gimbal bearing is the growling noise, whoever replaced it last damaged it, pretty obvious so it’s getting replaced. U Joints feel solid, move freely but I realize they likely won’t last, but I was thinking they would let me know before failing completely...
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    Water in Bellows

    Greetings, I have a 2007 Sea Ray purchased a year ago. This is my first boat, I am fairly mechanical but have little experience. My tendency is to tear apart everything and replace everything without a definitive cause. The boat has 24 hours on it since purchased. It has a quite growl when...
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