rbryan
New Member
- Apr 30, 2010
- 4
- Boat Info
- 1987 Monaco 195 - Shamrock
- Engines
- 260 Mercruiser w/Alpha 1 Outdrive
Hello Everyone!
This is my first post to the forum. I just purchased a very well cared for (one owner) 1987 Monaco 195 w/Mercruiser 260.
Motor runs flawlessly but outdrive is making some noise in u-joint area and engine stalls when shifted to reverse. I did a little research on the problem, and am very handy but have only worked on (rebuilt) OMC outdrives.
Gimbal bearing, u-joint, boot, etc. were replaced about 5 years ago but boat has been sitting in a barn for the past 18 months.
Does it sound like the stuff above needs to be checked/re-done again? Could I do it myself? How difficult? Any quick fixes?:huh:
I want to get out on the water soon and don't have a lot of money (to pay someone else). Also I am limited on time to work on boat right now (major home projects taking precedent).
Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Rob
This is my first post to the forum. I just purchased a very well cared for (one owner) 1987 Monaco 195 w/Mercruiser 260.
Motor runs flawlessly but outdrive is making some noise in u-joint area and engine stalls when shifted to reverse. I did a little research on the problem, and am very handy but have only worked on (rebuilt) OMC outdrives.
Gimbal bearing, u-joint, boot, etc. were replaced about 5 years ago but boat has been sitting in a barn for the past 18 months.
Does it sound like the stuff above needs to be checked/re-done again? Could I do it myself? How difficult? Any quick fixes?:huh:
I want to get out on the water soon and don't have a lot of money (to pay someone else). Also I am limited on time to work on boat right now (major home projects taking precedent).
Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Rob