1989 Thompson ,Chevy V8 280 Outdrive

[everett clark]

I have the a 1989 Thompson w/a V8 Chevy w/ 280 outdrive. had boat one year have records from previous owner with maintenance history.no mention of current problem. Recently I noticed water intering boat through the steering arm shaft.When boat was pulled found exessive slack in the steering arm bushing also found helmet bushing real sloppy loose. I added a planing fin to the foot a few months ago aside from that I have made no changes to exsisting stock 280 drive.<br />I know that there is some underlying fault that caused this problem.But I don't have a lot of out drive knowledge. I have ordered bushings and gaskets ect. make repairs, I am now wondering wether I should also replace the U joints while I have it down. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[everett clark]

Re: 1989 Thompson ,Chevy V8 280 Outdrive

OK guys some body give me some information before I proceed to screw UP......<br /><br />RE; my post of Sep 12.

 

[wayne m]

Re: 1989 Thompson ,Chevy V8 280 Outdrive

i think i have the bracket,you pay shipping and it's yours. <br /> wayne

 

[everett clark]

Re: 1989 Thompson ,Chevy V8 280 Outdrive

Wayne email me at elcjr@darientel.net I will send funds for shipping.<br />thanks<br />everett

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1989 Thompson ,Chevy V8 280 Outdrive

When you added the whale tail, You Added Alot More Load on the gimbal....<br />I'm Sure that Age had something to do with it.....<br />You should consider All of the Redially Replacable Parts in the gimbal housing.... Cables, Bellows, Hoses, etc.....

 

[everett clark]

Re: 1989 Thompson ,Chevy V8 280 Outdrive

Bondo, thanks, I have ordered a gasket drive kit all bushings bellows new shift cable. When I got the boat one of the first things I did was hit all grease fittings,I did not see evidence of this being done on a regular schedule. I agree that could have been one of the main reasons for failure I had only ran the boat three times before this happen. I have two other boats and seems I am always working on one of them at any give time. I guess that is to be expected when you are poor and cant afford the high roller type boat. Thanks for your help. Everett elcjr@darientel.net