Vibration during first run

lrlima

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1993 4.3 OMC Cobra<br /><br />Just made the first run of the season this weekend (gotta love the Carolina weather). While on the lake, I noticed a vibration at idle that went away with acceleration after approx 1200 RPM. Vibration wasnt major and the boat ran great all day otherwise. When I got home, ran it on the muffs and the vibration was still there at idle, so I dont think the prop or drive shaft is the issue...<br /><br />During the winter I resealed the drive and just put it back on the day before. Lubed everything that I should Gimble bearing felt good too.<br />I did forget to put the two orings that go around the main shaft. Though they looked to be in good shape. <br /><br />Before I pull the drive again, just wanted to get some thoughts. Is it those two orings? Gimble?
 

lrlima

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Re: Vibration during first run

Vibration was in nuetral and in gear. Both on the muffs and in the water. Went away after hitting apprx 1200 RPM (in the water).
 

QC

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Re: Vibration during first run

Did the vibration go away when revved up in neutral past 1200 RPM either way, muffs or in the water, but in neutral?
 

lrlima

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Re: Vibration during first run

I dont think I revved it while on the muffs past normal idle. Vibration just went away while in the water - boat ran great once underway...I just didnt rev it too hard on the muffs.
 

QC

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Re: Vibration during first run

Did the vibration ever go away while in neutral?
 

lrlima

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Re: Vibration during first run

No...it was there all day in neutral both in the water and on muffs...
 

QC

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Re: Vibration during first run

Neutral AND above 1200 RPM?
 

Don S

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Re: Vibration during first run

Sounds like you may have some bad ujoints. Pull the drive and check them for any catches or movement.
 
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