bent prop shaft

[clt400]

I have a 1987 cobra 7.5L model # 984544 with a bent propeller shaft. Mechanic said you did not have to remove the drive from the boat to get the shaft off (that's all he told me). I took it off anyway to check other things. Seperated upper and lower. But, how does the prop shaft actually come out? Took the 2 retainers out, do I now use a puller to pull the bearing housing assembly out? there is a hole on the end of the prop shaft that looks like where the tip of a puller would go on
Thanks

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: bent prop shaft

Howdy,

Welcome aboard!

I also believe you can remove the propshaft without removing the lower. (I gave my service manual to the guy that bought my drive so I cannot look it up.)


If you're going to do this level or work on the drive, you should get yourself an OEM OMC service manual. I am pretty sure it indicates how to pull the shaft and if you need a specialized tool for reinstallation and setting up the correct end play/preloads etc....


Here's a great source of info on Cobras. http://www.sterndrive.info/id11.html

What kind of boat is it on?

 

[clt400]

Re: bent prop shaft

it,s a fourwinns 235 sundowner. just getting it ready to take to menominee marina, rented a slip for the first time, and found a few problems.hopefully the shaft can be straightened.
Also, nice site!

 

[Joshua Nichols]

Re: bent prop shaft

hopefully the shaft can be straightened.

Likely not.. Just replace it..

you should get yourself an OEM OMC service manual.

Yes you should.. This work is way beyond the " take bolts out, put back together stuff"

 

[Four Winns Erie]

Re: bent prop shaft

Sent you a PM about the OMC factory manual