Strut bearing growl

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   Before I get flamed, yes, I did use the search tool but was unable to find the specific answer to my questions.

When my strut bearing is dry (boat on trailer) and I turn the prop shaft, I get a growl that is coming from the strut.  Not a constant, continuous growl.  Shaft has been checked for straightness and is properly aligned to transmission.  The bearing looks to be in good shape as much as you can tell with the shaft in place.  I.e. doesn't look to be dried out, chipped or falling apart.

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Swatkinz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: December-03-2003 Location: Lexington, SC Status: Offline Points: 1307	Post Options Post Reply Quote Swatkinz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Strut bearing growl Posted: March-13-2012 at 3:03pm
	Before I get flamed, yes, I did use the search tool but was unable to find the specific answer to my questions. When my strut bearing is dry (boat on trailer) and I turn the prop shaft, I get a growl that is coming from the strut. Not a constant, continuous growl. Shaft has been checked for straightness and is properly aligned to transmission. The bearing looks to be in good shape as much as you can tell with the shaft in place. I.e. doesn't look to be dried out, chipped or falling apart.
	Steve 2011 Sport/Air 200 Excalibur 343 2017 Boatmate Tandem Axle Trailer Former CC owner (77, 80, 95, 88, all SNs) Former Malibu owner (07, 09)

boat dr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-27-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4245	Post Options Post Reply Quote boat dr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-13-2012 at 3:22pm
	Lack of LUBE, in this case WATER....Fill up the fuel tank, throw in your ski gear, hook up the tow ride and head SOUTH to SJRR 2012... That is all she needs.............Billy
	boat dr 1949 Dart 1964 American Skier

Swatkinz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: December-03-2003 Location: Lexington, SC Status: Offline Points: 1307	Post Options Post Reply Quote Swatkinz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-13-2012 at 3:38pm
	Thanks Boat Dr. That was the reply I had hoped for. Unfortunately, the SJRR isn't in the works for me this year. Work, fuel prices, family obligations etc. Thanks for the help. Ya'll have fun.
	Steve 2011 Sport/Air 200 Excalibur 343 2017 Boatmate Tandem Axle Trailer Former CC owner (77, 80, 95, 88, all SNs) Former Malibu owner (07, 09)

Rev Bob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: March-11-2012 Location: Left Coast Status: Offline Points: 45	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rev Bob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-13-2012 at 3:39pm
	Just add water, and take her for a run! Then after she's back on the trailer, check it again while the boat is still wet and dripping.
	Cheers, Rev Bob "if it's gonna happen, it'll happen out there!" ~~~ My Dad always said; "Everything on your boat is either broken or about to be....and you just don't know about it yet". ****

Jllogan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: May-18-2011 Location: canton, OH Status: Offline Points: 1728	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jllogan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-13-2012 at 4:32pm
	shoot some water at it! Or maybe some wd.
	1986 Ski Nautique 2001

Foot_Fungus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: February-27-2012 Location: Chapin, SC Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote Foot_Fungus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-13-2012 at 5:25pm
	I say call your buddy John on the north side of the lake for a joint test drive I hear a set of foot skis may or may not have arrived at his doorstep yesterday.

Hollywood Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: February-04-2004 Location: Twin Lakes, WI Status: Offline Points: 13514	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hollywood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-13-2012 at 6:01pm
	you're fine i try to remember to spray down the strut before running the engine on the land [trailer]. i can stop the nuetral drag by hand but that growl is a terribly awful noise

Swatkinz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: December-03-2003 Location: Lexington, SC Status: Offline Points: 1307	Post Options Post Reply Quote Swatkinz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-13-2012 at 7:03pm
	thanks for the comments fellas. John, it'll soon be time my friend, but don't you have other more important things looming in the near future?
	Steve 2011 Sport/Air 200 Excalibur 343 2017 Boatmate Tandem Axle Trailer Former CC owner (77, 80, 95, 88, all SNs) Former Malibu owner (07, 09)

Foot_Fungus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: February-27-2012 Location: Chapin, SC Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote Foot_Fungus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-13-2012 at 8:22pm
	yep I sure do! Going to pick up the new SN next weekend.... Oh wait you mean getting married this weekend?!

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