dna

Really. Well in 1 week, working on it about 2 hrs per day after work, I managed to take off the drive, swap gimbal bearings, swap ujoints, align engine, and reinstall drive with properly connecting shift cable - all this that I never did before. Only help I had was the 1 hr when the bobslist mech came over to take off the ujoints. Also during this time, I swapped all plugs, swapped cap and rotor, tested resistance on my wires, and changed fuel/water filter. Sure I had to ask some questions which you pros would consider dumb, but its just cause I am not a pro and sure I could use force when something doesn't go smoothly, but always better to get opinions/knowledge first as sometimes force is not the way.

Other than your short-minded comment, I appreciate the feedback from this forum - was great help. And youtube!

CrownHawg

Wow! I'm tired (and sore) just reading this thread! Gotta admit this guy is not easily deterred! If I had the will and determination, I might attempt what he has, except for one thing. It has almost ALWAYS cost me more trying to fix stuff like this because I ended up either taking it to someone else or breaking three other things while trying to fix one. Keep the faith and good luck at 4600rpms!

Budman II

iTrader: (1)

Looks like dna decided to help his kid get that loose tooth out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imtLQS2W7CA

Sydwayz

iTrader: (1)

Butt-hurt sore? You're doing it wrong then.

buck35

You guys realize we don't all live a stones throw from multiple marinas and or dealerships,right.

phragle

iTrader: (3)

I am not.wasn;t trying to discourage the guy from working on his boat..... I was trying to save him time, aggravation and money. I provided him links to manuals and information. I suggested he step back from the frustrating situation for a moment to educate himself and understand the systems involved.

buck35

I get that but we all started somewhere.
some farther than others , and I'm definitely not calling you out , but to many of us, if you can bust out another ten instead of another thousand life is good!

ICDEDPPL

iTrader: (1)

Hey if it all works out then fantastic, but if you ruin the coupler and have to pull the motor or worse you`ll think my comment was worth its weight in Gold. Sometimes you gotta know your limits. If you`re trying to pull a bearing out with an ATV your limits might have been reached.
Good luck thou,if all goes well a few bucks saved doesn`t end up costing you thousands

buck35

Ok mr smartest azz in the world , go back and read the whole thread . I'm pretty sure I told him that !

CrownHawg

After just replacing the impellors on my boat, about the only thing that don't hurt is my butt!! I often think all boats were designed by the Marque D Sade!