Outdrive Question

[barthel]

Hi All,

I have a 2001 Four Winns with the SX-M out drive. I've pulled the out drive for maintenance and ahd a couple of questions.

Can I replace the both bellows without removing the pivot housing? I got them out, just not sure how hard they'll be to get back in.

Next, has anyone found a cheaper alternative to the Sierra 18-6406 u-joint? I've search throughout the fourms and can really find anything solid on it.

Thanks

 

[skydiveD30571]

Re: Outdrive Question

As for the bellows, yes you can put the new ones on with the pivot housing still attached. I've done it with and without removing the housing...there's obviously less room to work with it on, but the time I saved with the bellows install was washed out with the time it took to remove and replace the housing.

 

[barthel]

Re: Outdrive Question

Thanks SD, I was hoping someone would say that.

After some exhaustive research I think i may have figured out the u-joint. It seems to cross to a Precision 344. i found a cross to that at the local Auto Zone, can someone confirm my thinking of whether this will work or not?

Part Number: 1-0005DL
Weight: 1.0 lbs
Warranty: 2 YR
Application: Rear shaft
Notes: Fits All Locations
Bearing Cap Diameter Axis 1 (in): 1.0640
Bearing Cap Diameter Axis 2 (in): 1.0640
Bearing Cap Finish: None
Coating Type: Anti-rust Compound
Grease Type: Lithium
Grease Zerks Included: Yes
Length Between Inside Snap Rings Axis 1 (in): 1.81
Length Between Inside Snap Rings Axis 2 (in): 1.81
Length Between Outside Snap Rings Axis 1 (in): 0
Length Between Outside Snap Rings Axis 2 (in): 2.9359
Package Contents: U-Joint, 2 Inside Snap Rings, 2 Outside Snap Rings
Pre-Greased: Yes
Seal Color / Finish: Red
Seal Material: Nitrile Rubber
Snap Ring Type: Inside and Outside
Universal Joint Cross Material: 20Cr Steel
Universal Joint Greasable: Yes
Universal Joint Type: (ISR) Inside Snap Ring Style/(OSR) Outside Snap Ring Style

 

[barthel]

Re: Outdrive Question

Anyone care to weigh in on the U-Joint question?

 

[Don S]

Re: Outdrive Question

Do you have inside or outside keepers on your ujoints?



Check item 4 here if you have outside keepers. VP.?/ 357328


If inside keepers, check here http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/u-joint-part-number-238091.html

 

[barthel]

Re: Outdrive Question

The have the keepers on the outside Don, I was trying to avoid buying the VP joints, they're a little on the spendy side.

I've seen a bunch of the threads but am maybe just having trouble following one to the other. My local Auto Zone has the 344 equivalent for $12 each, tons less than the $75 each for the VP's.