David Powell
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I have a 2000 mastercraft maristar on vdrive w/ Hurth Vdrive unit.
The flange with the prop shaft is very tight and i can't turn it with my hand. i can turn the propeller but it is very tight.
Shouldn't the prop shaft be only lightly snug.??
Also, when i place the transmission in either forward of reverse, there is a rattling noise. This doesn't appear to be a problem but is this a drive plate issue.??
When in neutral, when i rev the engine a little, when it is returning to idle speed, the engine stumbles before it settles into it's idle.
What do i look for?? Transmission??
Appreciate any wisdom regarding these items.
I guess i am most concerned about the drive plate coming apart. The boat has 420 hours on it.
The flange with the prop shaft is very tight and i can't turn it with my hand. i can turn the propeller but it is very tight.
Shouldn't the prop shaft be only lightly snug.??
Also, when i place the transmission in either forward of reverse, there is a rattling noise. This doesn't appear to be a problem but is this a drive plate issue.??
When in neutral, when i rev the engine a little, when it is returning to idle speed, the engine stumbles before it settles into it's idle.
What do i look for?? Transmission??
Appreciate any wisdom regarding these items.
I guess i am most concerned about the drive plate coming apart. The boat has 420 hours on it.