Kieffer,

Usually the the drive will be LH to do this damage.. Make sure there is no other problems.. in the gear stack.
The Ribbed top cap for the XR has a steel tower in it. And comes with race and inner bearing (which I change). Add some studs and it is a very strong cap/setup for the money. After market usually sell them without the race or inner bearing and no steel tower.. so make sure you compare apples to apples. Just an FYI. You also need to check the race depth on the new cap compared to the old one.. or have the upper setup for proper gear lash.

Dick

Thanks for the info. I pulled the drive tonight and it will go to the shop on Wednesday morning. Everything rotates smooth from both ends. I can't feel any slop or spots that feel like the teeth are damaged. Fluid was clean with no noticeable particles and no signs of water. We'll see what the shop says when they get it apart.

When you finally make it to BRB you'll find me inside at the bar finising my drink. You can tell me then how slow I was driving when I came around you....:drink:

I'll remember that when I roll past you in the four footers without spilling any drinks.

I may be spilling drinks but if you think your coming around me your going to very dissapointed.

Slap a few hundred pounds of stereo in that bad boy. That will definitely make it faster. :drink:

Well, under closer inspection the input shaft is twisted. I think its pretty clear at this point. Probably broke a tooth or something else that locked the drive. The stress twisted the top input shaft and broke the cap. I just hope the cases are okay. It will be opened up tomorrow afternoon and I'll know the extent of the damage at that point.

I have (3) used Finned Top Caps p/n 865507A04. These are the heavy duty finned caps all in great shape. Non ITS.
$160 ea + ship...$450 for all 3

You may come around me in 4 footers, pulling your props out of the water and your co-pilot chewing your a$$.

Your shaft is twisted? Sounds like a personal problem.

I consulted with a BRBC specialist. He siad the failure is definitely due to a rare form of boredom faitigue fracture. Its caused by throttle fear.

Your co-pilot was screaming at 35 mph in flat water last weekend. I can't wait to see you in 4 footers. Don't think your above the a$$ chewing. Only difference is I don't have to listen to it as long because I'll already be there.

Now quit hijacking my thread or I'll go reverse the props on your boat.