95 Ski Transmission help
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Printed Date: September-27-2024 at 1:05pm
Topic: 95 Ski Transmission help
Posted By: NautiqSkier
Subject: 95 Ski Transmission help
Date Posted: April-27-2017 at 11:28pm
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I have a 95 Ski with around 1800 hours. Just got it out of storage and ran it on the trailer, put it into gear just to check the linkages and in both forward and reverse the transmission is making a noise like a bearing going out. Two questions; Could it be because I am running it out of the water without a load? Considering the number of hours, does anyone know a reputable shop for transmission rebuilds? (preferably in the southeast, I'm willing to ship, but I'd rather not) Thanks in advance. ------------- 2005 SV211 (upgrading soon - like March 10) 1995 Ski Nautique Water will cause many men to be rich of the soul but poor of the wallet. |
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Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-27-2017 at 11:42pm
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Did you wet the cutlass bearing where the propshaft passes through the strut ? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: bb12
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 12:08am
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It will squeal pretty good if the cutlass is dry. ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: GottaSki
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 10:40am
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heh, reminds me of.. Patient: ."Doctor, it hurts when i do this..." Doctor: "well, don't do that." Yes,, don't put it in gear when dry. at all. The business end of the cutlass bushing is rubber, and you can smoke it unless its saturated. Usually don't rebuild a transmission unless its symptomatic. Wait till a water test. to decide. ------------- "There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worthwhile as messing around with boats...simply messing." River Rat to Mole |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 10:48am
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Michael, There are several links to threads in the FAQ thread regarding running a boat out of the water. Besides not putting it in gear without wetting and soaping the cutlass, they also explain the importance of getting cooling water to the engine and RWP. Hopefully you did hook it up to the hose or bucket. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: NautiqSkier
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 1:44pm
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I had a hose on the cutlass bearing (and to the engine), so it was definitely wet. The noise is from the transmission housing, not the cutlass bearing. I'm about to put it into the water and test it further. This isn't about how I ran it, it's about does anyone know a reputable shop if it does need repair? ------------- 2005 SV211 (upgrading soon - like March 10) 1995 Ski Nautique Water will cause many men to be rich of the soul but poor of the wallet. |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 2:35pm
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Fantastic Finish Marine in Ohio SkiDim for a new one ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 2:38pm
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Michael, Report back after you get it in the water and seeing if the noise is from the trans. It could be a damper plate in the bell housing? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: bb12
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 2:41pm
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Is Fantastic Finish still the place for trans rebuild? Didn't know since Eric isn't there anymore. ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 2:55pm
| Fantastic finish is hit or miss now. I wouldn't mess with them and find another shop that's highly regarded. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 10:41pm
Yes, we've been hearing some bad about FFM since Eric left and Vince took over. It's a shame since it seemed Eric did know his transmissions and did a good job. I just went looking for FFM's web site at it appears it's gone as well. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
phatsat67 wrote:Posted By: bb12
Date Posted: April-29-2017 at 12:16am
Pete, I found http://fantasticfinishmarine.net/" rel="nofollow - this ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: April-29-2017 at 4:09pm
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I was wondering if the website was up to date last I heard they were in Canton Oh and the site says Medina where Eric was. I called the number and sure enough I got their answering machine so I guess it's up to date. Good to hear we need a good tranny shop. |
Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: April-29-2017 at 7:06pm
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Yes still open. Vince was very helpful over the phone when I had some tranny questions. ------------- Kostas http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6700&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |