Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Sympton's of a Drive Shaft 1980 Merc. 40

Posted by dirk109 on 09/03/09 - 3:34 AM
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What are the sympstons of a shered drive shaft? I was water skiing over the weekend and the motor was fine for two skiers. My brother was in the water, I took slack then floored it. All of the sudden the RPM screamed and the boat would not move. The water pump also stopped. I turned off the motor. Made sure all the cables were still connetcted and they were. Called the Mech and he said sounds like a drive shaft. Any Idea? It is a 1980 Merc. 40.
Thanks,
Sean

Edited by dirk109 on 09/04/09 - 11:46 AM