Tacoma290
Active Member
Looking for advice to make sure I am heading in the right direction regarding the drive train for a new to me 2007 340. Had the boat only 4 days and took it out, only to have a sudden vibration come on at any revs over 2000 rpm, port side. Did not see any debris in the water. Was leaking at the shaft. Major bummer.
Have pulled the boat, and it is now on stands on the hard.
Pulled the prop and shaft. Discovered that the body of the Tides shureseal was cracked; ordered new body including the new seal. Found a small imperfection in the propeller and had the prop trued. Ordered a new cutlass bearing.
On assembly, my mechanic noted that the shaft and the shaft log no longer line up. Aligns off to one side rather. V-drive transmission hasn't moved. He feels the shaft is straight, but now is looking at the strut. Thinks it may be bent. Seem correct? Can the strut be repaired/straightened, and how is that done? Anything else I should be considering?
Thanks,
Michael
Have pulled the boat, and it is now on stands on the hard.
Pulled the prop and shaft. Discovered that the body of the Tides shureseal was cracked; ordered new body including the new seal. Found a small imperfection in the propeller and had the prop trued. Ordered a new cutlass bearing.
On assembly, my mechanic noted that the shaft and the shaft log no longer line up. Aligns off to one side rather. V-drive transmission hasn't moved. He feels the shaft is straight, but now is looking at the strut. Thinks it may be bent. Seem correct? Can the strut be repaired/straightened, and how is that done? Anything else I should be considering?
Thanks,
Michael