"1979 Searay with 228 stern dr
"1979 Searay with 228 stern drive. V8 engine.
Today, I installed a new shift cable, removed and installed new U-joints on the drive shaft, installed new bellows, and a new water tube. OK. I was getting ready to put the gaskets et al on the unit, when I thought: "maybe I should try to put this thing back in just for practice". So I tried, and I tried, and I tried. The spline is only going into the motor about 1". It needs to go in about 3". I know that the spline is the problem because I tried removing the drive shaft from the unit and pushing just the shaft in. When it goes in that 1", I can't turn it, so it must be engaging the splines. Any tricks you can offer would be most appreciated."
"1979 Searay with 228 stern drive. V8 engine.
Today, I installed a new shift cable, removed and installed new U-joints on the drive shaft, installed new bellows, and a new water tube. OK. I was getting ready to put the gaskets et al on the unit, when I thought: "maybe I should try to put this thing back in just for practice". So I tried, and I tried, and I tried. The spline is only going into the motor about 1". It needs to go in about 3". I know that the spline is the problem because I tried removing the drive shaft from the unit and pushing just the shaft in. When it goes in that 1", I can't turn it, so it must be engaging the splines. Any tricks you can offer would be most appreciated."