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Old 09-27-2015 | 12:02 PM
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My 2003 SeaRay 340DA has twin 8.1s with Bravo 3s. When I engage the starboard side, it is silent and smooth. When I engage the port, there is a small "clunk" similar to an older alpha drive sounding when it engages. The noise is not loud, and there is no vibration. The RPMs are identical. Any suggestions on what I can look at before I remove the drive ?

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Old 09-27-2015 | 05:07 PM
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Check the props and make sure they are both tight. The front one needs a big special wrench, the rear is 36 mm socket. They clunk when loose.
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Old 09-27-2015 | 08:07 PM
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Gimble bearing.
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Old 09-27-2015 | 11:44 PM
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Thanks, that will be the first issue I look at.
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Old 09-27-2015 | 11:48 PM
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Thanks for your reply.
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