Hey Guys, Last ride last fall, purfect day, water flat, 80 Deg., no clouds or wind, 30 + miles from the ramp on IL river. The starboard tach dropped 600 RPM as the engine suddenly loaded down for 15 seconds then released. Immediatly pulled back to check out and found engine was fine but something was up with the drive. Idled back on port power (3 hrs ho hum) and went home.
Now to the point, (I thought you'd like the story).
My question is where is the best source (quality and price) for parts???????
Just getting into my Starbord 89 Bravo One drive off my 292 SR1 Formula. I plan on gutting the entire drive, Just pulled the drive this week opened the upper and found debris. Disassembled upper and found one of the Timken tapered roller bearings on the drive gear had seized and inner race spun on the gear hub destroying both. Also the splines of the yoke had twisted about 10 degrees immediatly ahead of the gear engagement. I was very surprised it didn't snap, there must have been considerable heat involved which softened the shaft. Will carefully inspect all components and prepare a shopping list. Thank you all for your input!!
Now to the point, (I thought you'd like the story).
My question is where is the best source (quality and price) for parts???????
Just getting into my Starbord 89 Bravo One drive off my 292 SR1 Formula. I plan on gutting the entire drive, Just pulled the drive this week opened the upper and found debris. Disassembled upper and found one of the Timken tapered roller bearings on the drive gear had seized and inner race spun on the gear hub destroying both. Also the splines of the yoke had twisted about 10 degrees immediatly ahead of the gear engagement. I was very surprised it didn't snap, there must have been considerable heat involved which softened the shaft. Will carefully inspect all components and prepare a shopping list. Thank you all for your input!!
