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I removed the prop on my alphaone drive
Notice in and out play on the shaft. How much is too much.
Again, If no issues prior to removing prop no issue to be worried about.
He is not reporting a problem.
True! The OP is asking if there is a problem!
If you throw out a specification, what possibly could he do to adjust?
Haven't you attempted to explain that below *** ?
PKR I believe you are incorrect again due to your lack of Mercrusier experience.................
Take a closer look at the direction and path of the propeller thrust that is being transferred forward to the gear case!
Propeller provides forward thrust against the propeller shaft.
Propeller shaft transfers thrust forward.
The shoulders on shaft and FWD gear transfer the thrust to the FWD gear bearing arrangement.
FWD gear bearing arrangement transfers thrust to the gear case.
It's that simple!
***That would require a complete tear down of the lower gear case and the Thrust washer between reverse gear and the clutch dog would need review/replacement.
Thrust spacer / 23-824108
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Yes....agreed ......number of posts is important
Although I can partially agree with that, I'd rather see good content than post counts.
but not always an accurate measurement of the experience, knowledge, and intelligence.
I believe that we can measure a person's experience by how well and thoroughly they write out their explanation.
When we use the correct terminology, sentence structure, spelling and grammar, and use good illustrations, we are able to convey our thoughts more effectively.
I've never seen a publish spec for prop shaft axial end play...as long as the gear backlash settings are in spec, the axial play shouldn't matter...
Honestly....my manual doesn't give prop shaft end play.....so not sure what manual this is referencing. If prop shaft shows .007 or more at end of splines while rotating against your dial indicator, then it is bent beyond acceptable limit.
Tracygold as per post #1 said:I removed the prop on my alpha one drive
Notice in and out play on the shaft. How much is too much?