Alpha Gen 2 Noise

[kadamson]

My 4.3X e/w an Alpha 1 Gen 2 drive makes a little noise @ low RPM when the drive is turned either way or when tilted. I removed the the drive and checked the Universals and Gimble Bearing and all seems fine.Is this noise(low growl) normal or should the u joints be changed anyway.

 

[homelite]

Re: Alpha Gen 2 Noise

I had the same noise in mine for a few years. Today I changed the gimble bearing. The "u" joints in mine seemed fine so I let them go. My gimble bearing felt OK but it is hard to simulate the load of turning when just turning the race by hand. I'm planning a trip to the water to be sure soon. On the trailer in the driveway it seems fixed. Will know more later.<br />Scott