Status - Vibration 5.0L B3 04 200 select
As of this morning, I have the boat at home, the complete outdrive is diconnected from the boat. The u-joint and all with the outdrive parts appear in good condition. The gimbel bearing feels tight and well greased. I ran the engine (placing a water hose...
Thanks Jim & Alex for you thoughts. I think my trim and settings are ok.
I just talked to another I/O expert on the telephone. His guess is that I have a ignition or fuel injection misfire (most likely ignition). I know this was already suggested by a respondant.......I hope this is all it...
Thanks All for the for the comments. Dave S, I'll try the timing and positioning of the props. I had them balanced but may have them out of time when I installed them.
I just got a response by email from SeaRay Corp. They said it is likely an alignment problem and/or coupler (I know these...
Vibration
I don't think the problem is related to the ignition system but I'll check for a misfire.
I have a call into the previous owner to see if he admits to any issue relating to this vibration. I left the message yesterday am and no reply as of now.
Next, if you all agree, I should...
Vibration - Thanks for the comments
First, my 04 Sea Ray has a 5.0L MPI with the Bravo III outdrive. I typed that info on the header line but it didn't appear- sorry.
I read the commment about the spark plug wire and I'll double check that later today.
I made the comment about running...
I just bought this gently used 2004 200 Select with only 32 hours :smt001 . I recently put it in the lake and I felt a vibration that seems to begin at about 2500 RPMs. I felt it in the floor and it can be heard as well. I was told by a friend that it was probably a prop(s) that need to be...