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Forum: Engines 06-28-2007, 04:07 PM
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Posted By Mad Max
Just a quick progress note to close out this...

Just a quick progress note to close out this post.

We have had 3 good trips following the replacement of the upper outdrive parts (yoke shaft, gimble bearing, u-joints, seals, and of course, the...
Forum: Engines 06-11-2007, 02:59 PM
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Posted By Mad Max
Posted pics at www.madmax.smugmug.com...

Posted pics at www.madmax.smugmug.com (https://www.madmax.smugmug.com)

Enjoy
Forum: Engines 06-11-2007, 01:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,860
Posted By Mad Max
Bad 1st float

After our initial 'float' of about 1/8 mile, our 'new' boat is fully seaworthy again.

We had the yoke shaft, gimble bearing, u-joints, and shift shaft bushings replaced. Took her out yesterday for...
Forum: Engines 06-01-2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,860
Posted By Mad Max
Solved !

Seems the past owner did not have it in the water for the past 3 years and the upper shifting shaft seal leaked, allowing water into the bellows. Caused the gimble bearing to sieze to the shaft.
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Forum: Engines 05-29-2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,860
Posted By Mad Max
Thanks. I'm thinking the same with the u-joint or...

Thanks. I'm thinking the same with the u-joint or coupler. When it happened, I was under load and it sounded like something 'slipped' allowing the rpm's to surge and the boat lost momentum. Prop...
Forum: Engines 05-28-2007, 04:49 PM
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Views: 4,860
Posted By Mad Max
SOLVED!! 'New Noise' (not good)-1995 2300SC 5.0L Alpha 1

I've had many boats in the past, a few Merc I/O powered. I now have a 95 Maxum 2300 SC with 5.0L A-1 drive. I just purchased it recently, initial on-water test run was fine.

Got family out for...
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