SoCal Jet Boats

Tech Talk => Jet Pumps => Topic started by: marceldawson70 on August 27, 2008, 07:01:44 AM

Title: roar coming from back?
Post by: marceldawson70 on August 27, 2008, 07:01:44 AM

 Ok my u-joints were a little stiff, I greesed them till they felt ok. greesed bearing @ front of pump. Is it ok to use merc hiperf gear lube? how far off can alighnment be? It's kinda noisy back!

Title: Re: roar coming from back?
Post by: Jetaholic on September 03, 2008, 07:51:45 PM

I'm thinkin' your thrust bearing is about to go. They typically make a loud/unpleasant noise when they start to fail. Don't run it till you get that replaced or you will end up with some major damage.