Strut bearing growl
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Printed Date: November-19-2024 at 7:27am
Topic: Strut bearing growl
Posted By: Swatkinz
Subject: Strut bearing growl
Date Posted: March-13-2012 at 3:03pm
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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. ------------- 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) |
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Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-13-2012 at 3:22pm
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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 /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Swatkinz
Date Posted: March-13-2012 at 3:38pm
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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) |
Posted By: Rev Bob
Date Posted: March-13-2012 at 3:39pm
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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". **** |
Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: March-13-2012 at 4:32pm
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shoot some water at it! Or maybe some wd. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Foot_Fungus
Date 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.
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-13-2012 at 6:01pm
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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 ------------- |
Posted By: Swatkinz
Date Posted: March-13-2012 at 7:03pm
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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) |
Posted By: Foot_Fungus
Date 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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