"I have a 1970 Dixie Craft wit
"I have a 1970 Dixie Craft with a 120HP Mercruiser. I was running the boat on muffs yesterday when all of a suddon all heck broke loose and the engine sounded like it was going to jump out of the boat. I pulled the upper unit off and looked. It had thrown a U-joint and bent the ears on the shaft going into the transom. I tried to pull the shaft out but it is stuck. very tight quarters. I have ordered a manual. is their a snap ring holding the shaft in place? The boot is also torn and will need replaced. This is my first boat. The gimble housing was cracked and broke in several areas.I am very confused on stern drive, alpha's Bravo's Gen 1s What might I have The stern has a Serial Number 2793662 Need Help, Thanks in advance Adron Wilson"
"I have a 1970 Dixie Craft with a 120HP Mercruiser. I was running the boat on muffs yesterday when all of a suddon all heck broke loose and the engine sounded like it was going to jump out of the boat. I pulled the upper unit off and looked. It had thrown a U-joint and bent the ears on the shaft going into the transom. I tried to pull the shaft out but it is stuck. very tight quarters. I have ordered a manual. is their a snap ring holding the shaft in place? The boot is also torn and will need replaced. This is my first boat. The gimble housing was cracked and broke in several areas.I am very confused on stern drive, alpha's Bravo's Gen 1s What might I have The stern has a Serial Number 2793662 Need Help, Thanks in advance Adron Wilson"