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Greg_SA
Senior Member Joined: April-19-2007 Location: South Africa Status: Offline Points: 168 |
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Hi Guys,
I only used the boat a handful of times over the last few years, but I finally repaired my transmission leak. I removed the reduction section (1.23:1) and replaced the output seal. Quite a process to remove the the flange from the spline on the shaft, etc. But everything is back together again. I haven't used the boat again, and would like to check something... How easy should it be to turn the output flange on the transmission? By hand - should it be really easy? Should I be able to spin it (i.e. it will keep rotating a bit if I turn it and let go)? This is with the drive shaft coupling disconnected. It has some resistance, but I can turn it fairly easily by hand, but it won't "spin" after letting go. I just remember that before I turned in the reduction section bolts completely (there was still a gap where the RTV sealant was), it seemed to turn very easily. Also, should there be some play on the output shaft/flange - if I pull it in/out? Just wondering if I should feel any play in the bearings - I don't feel anything. I'm basically wondering if the bearings might be too tight... I installed with the same shims. Is it possible that something on the output shaft was disturbed while I was working on the output shaft/coupling? Maybe I'm just being paranoid... Thanks, Greg |
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8122pbrainard
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Greg,
From your description, I feel you are good to go. There's enough drag with the new seal that the output will not spin and that's probably the drag you are feeling. The test now will be getting it out on the water. |
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Cool, thanks. Will give it a go soon
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