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jet drive autopsy
Mine came apart at the thrust bearing, almost lunched my motor if I waighted longer....our boats are a 3 point mount, 2 forward, bellhousing/jet in rear is the third. Its covered because theres nothing to maintain....packing wise.
Mine warned me.....jet drive got noisy....from shore sounded like a v drive......Tom and Josh there are "the shit", call them, or as I did - take it to them, they are straight up - one of the best shops I have used. Mine ran 20 years un touched, family boat...wear ring, bearings, and the thrust bearing...I'm good for years....