scotttanner
05-22-2006, 06:34 PM
I pulled the boat today:
1. I removed the flange, zinc, propeller and pulled the shaft. The key way at the transmission end showed signs of wear. The key was bent slightly to one side. This could have been when the shaft spun and broke.
2. noticed some mis-alignment through the strut (not up and down but left to right). I looked at the gaps.
3. From what I have been reading......with a one inch shaft it should only stick pass the strut 1/2"......It is sticking passed 2.5".
4. one bolt is missing from the motor mount. Several lag bolts, that hold the motor mounts were loose. when I tried tightening, they seemed to strip.
5. where the rudder shaft comes through the bottom of the hull, The outer shaft has play and the caulk is loose. I must have some leaks.
6. Where the strut is bolted through the hull, water was dripping, well after the boat was pulled from the water. It must be leaking as well.
My plan, And I NEED INPUT, PLEASE.
1. I am getting a new shaft made tomorrow..... Aquamet 22
2. will check transmission end play. ????????what do I need to replace if there is play?
3. motor mount plan.........I think I should remove the lag screws, twist the mounts to the side, drill out the old holes, glue in a wooden dowel, drill pilot hole, use new and longer lags for the motor mounts, replace missing motor mount nut. ??????? Am I doing the right thing?
4. replace the strut bearing.
5. ?????? Not sure what to do about the strut...... I think I need to pull my gas tanks, remove the strut, clean, seal and remount...
6. ??????? rudders ....... I should also remove the rudders, clean, seal and remount
Any tips would help.......
thanks Rob
1. I removed the flange, zinc, propeller and pulled the shaft. The key way at the transmission end showed signs of wear. The key was bent slightly to one side. This could have been when the shaft spun and broke.
2. noticed some mis-alignment through the strut (not up and down but left to right). I looked at the gaps.
3. From what I have been reading......with a one inch shaft it should only stick pass the strut 1/2"......It is sticking passed 2.5".
4. one bolt is missing from the motor mount. Several lag bolts, that hold the motor mounts were loose. when I tried tightening, they seemed to strip.
5. where the rudder shaft comes through the bottom of the hull, The outer shaft has play and the caulk is loose. I must have some leaks.
6. Where the strut is bolted through the hull, water was dripping, well after the boat was pulled from the water. It must be leaking as well.
My plan, And I NEED INPUT, PLEASE.
1. I am getting a new shaft made tomorrow..... Aquamet 22
2. will check transmission end play. ????????what do I need to replace if there is play?
3. motor mount plan.........I think I should remove the lag screws, twist the mounts to the side, drill out the old holes, glue in a wooden dowel, drill pilot hole, use new and longer lags for the motor mounts, replace missing motor mount nut. ??????? Am I doing the right thing?
4. replace the strut bearing.
5. ?????? Not sure what to do about the strut...... I think I need to pull my gas tanks, remove the strut, clean, seal and remount...
6. ??????? rudders ....... I should also remove the rudders, clean, seal and remount
Any tips would help.......
thanks Rob