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Old 04-30-2019 | 11:39 PM
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Posted before but had no replies. My port side engine has a vibration from around 1800-2400 rpm. Doesnt matter if it's in Neutral or in gear. Currently doing exhaust and steering upgrades so I will pull the drive if necessary. 350 mags and bravo 1's in a 02 Formula 292 fastech. What should I look for??? Any advice is welcome, thank you!!!
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Old 04-30-2019 | 11:48 PM
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Old 05-01-2019 | 07:28 AM
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^ agreed, below is the order I would check based on your description

Ujoints, coupling, engine alignment, engine misfire/dead cylinder (normally worst at idle)
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Old 05-01-2019 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SS496
^ agreed, below is the order I would check based on your description

Ujoints, coupling, engine alignment, engine misfire/dead cylinder (normally worst at idle)
soft transom also
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Old 05-01-2019 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by sutphen 30
soft transom also
boat was recently surveyed and the transom was dry.
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Old 05-01-2019 | 10:12 PM
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Upon further inspection, I found the gimbal rings are shot. Boat is going to a marina to be repaired. I simply dont have the time or knowledge to take on this project myself. Thanks everyone for the replies.
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Old 05-01-2019 | 10:23 PM
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Gimble ring won't make it vibrate. Get everything in writing that is going to fix problem.
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Gimble bearing? Worse when the drive is trimmed up?

I agree the gimble RING wont make it vibrate.
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Is the vibration accompanied by a knocking sound? If so, could be a head gasket.
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Old 05-02-2019 | 09:43 AM
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Gimble ring won't make it vibrate. Get everything in writing that is going to fix problem.
I understand that the ring wont make it vibrate but it's not something I'm not gonna bother with since I'm taking it in. And yes I will get everything in writing, learned that lesson a few years ago.
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