Alpha 1 noise when turning

lkempf

Cadet
Joined
Jun 12, 2008
Messages
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My stern drive makes a noise when turned all of the way at slow speeds. It only does it when moving slowly. The noise is a chattering sound.
 

wca_tim

Lieutenant Commander
Joined
May 28, 2007
Messages
1,708
Re: Alpha 1 noise when turning

very likely the u-joints going bad. it is a must fix now thing. when they let go all the way - especially if you're turning any real rpms, it could even shred the belllows and sink the boat. not to mention that even if it doesn't get that bad, if it goes all the way, there's a good chance it will screw up the outdrive as well... best case in that situation is you're padding or being towed...
 

jakebrake

Petty Officer 1st Class
Joined
Sep 22, 2008
Messages
286
Re: Alpha 1 noise when turning

amen! please don't take it out without being fixed
 
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