noisy OMC out drive

[SamLin]

I have a 1987 Baylinner with an OMC cobra out drive. When I start to go straight there is no noise but as I turn to the left or the right I here a noise like something is grinding. I was told it could be my gimble bearing. Any ideas or help would be appreciated.

 

[QC]

Re: noisy OMC out drive

Moved this over to the I/O forum.

 

[flyer4ever]

Re: noisy OMC out drive

Sounds like gimble bearing or most likely u-joints because when you turn you put more stress on the u-joints. When was the last time you had the drive off? Ernie

 

[mkast]

Re: noisy OMC out drive

You were told correctly.

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: noisy OMC out drive

I have a 1987 Baylinner with an OMC cobra out drive. When I start to go straight there is no noise but as I turn to the left or the right I here a noise like something is grinding. I was told it could be my gimble bearing. Any ideas or help would be appreciated.

Howdy,


It could be your gimbal bearing, the input bearing, the U-joints or a combination of 2 or all three....

You need to stop running and remove the drive to inspect.

If you continue running it and a U-joint breaks, the damage may (and probably WILL) be exten$ive (and expen$ive)



regards,



Rick