79' omc 800 problem

[zuk808]

I went in halves on a 79' sea ray that needed some interior TLC and new ball gears. The guy I went in halves with replaced the ball gears but accidently ignored the part about using locktight. It ran like a champ for about four hours on the lake everything worked great, temp was good, no noises. Then out the blue it made a clunk and the engine died.Fearing an engine issue I towed it back to the ramp to find the gear from the drive side missing the nut and the recieve side about to fall off with a large indintation in the ball gear guard. The motor runs fine stiill and the prop spins free.Any ideas? or is it possible the ball gears bound up.Oh and the ball gears had significant wear for that been there only trip.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: 79' omc 800 problem

I'm sure that the wear was created as the nut backed off. You need to consult a manual for the proper torque and lock techniques.

 

[KaGee]

Re: 79' omc 800 problem

Those gears need assembled with Loctite 609 retaining compound. The nuts HAVE to be torqued down, not sure of the proper amount at the moment. Then you have to fill the void in the ball gear with Super Black RTV or equal before tapping in the cover disc.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: 79' omc 800 problem

Methinks our scanty but heartfelt advice has fallen on deaf ears KG!

 

[KaGee]

Re: 79' omc 800 problem

Maybe??? <br />Then again, somebody else might find it in a search and find it useful.

 

[Aatcman]

Re: 79' omc 800 problem

Thanks -- actually, I am thinking about replacing my ball gears and I will keep that info in mind. )

 

[zuk808]

Re: 79' omc 800 problem

Actually, I appreciate your responses and found it informative. Ive just been away from my computer since I first posted. I'll let you guys know how it goes after I assemble it correctly this time. Thanks.