Drive shaft slipping

[carlsonwa]

I have uploaded this video from when I winterized my boat this fall. Been meaning to ask for any info why my drive shaft slowly turns when the boat is in neutral and idling. I noticed when I was letting the engine/ oil. warm up with the 5 gallon bucket method so I could change the oil.

Is this normal? Something need adjustment? I could put my hand on it and hold it back from rotating.

Thanks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jah1IENyLlY

[clrussell]

It's normal, mine does the same


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[ricford]

Normal

[Miss Rita]

the reason is that the sesmoidal trunion bearing tends to bind a little when the boat isn't floating. It's normal.

[carlsonwa]

Ok ! Good to know, thanks alot

[mikeg205]

Originally Posted by Miss Rita

the reason is that the sesmoidal trunion bearing tends to bind a little when the boat isn't floating. It's normal.

The what? Those are mighty big words.....

[clrussell]

Big words + my small brain = uh what's he talking about! I knew there was a mechanical explanation!


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[psychobilly]

That must be real close to the gypsum gum rod. Not sure what it looks like but it can't look good..... ;-)

[clrussell]

I hope my boat has one of those!!


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[mikeg205]

Originally Posted by clrussell

I hope my boat has one of those!!

lmao......