I have a slight wobble and vibration visible at the stuffing box when the engine is running in gear. I believe the alignment is good. The prop is clean. With the output coupling unbolted, if I rotate the prop shaft by hand I cannot see or feel any fluctuation or movement at that end.
Still unbolted, rotating the shaft by hand, with my finger touching both the output coupling and the shaft coupling I cannot sense any wobble.
So, are a bent shaft or worn cutlass bearing the only possibilities? I have a haulout booked for Monday and want to be sure I am not wasting my money/time. any further tests I can do?
Many thanks,
Marty
Still unbolted, rotating the shaft by hand, with my finger touching both the output coupling and the shaft coupling I cannot sense any wobble.
So, are a bent shaft or worn cutlass bearing the only possibilities? I have a haulout booked for Monday and want to be sure I am not wasting my money/time. any further tests I can do?
Many thanks,
Marty
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