Whining noise

TiltonBB · 07-01-2023, 05:55 PM

There are a lot of things it could be. If the noise changes pitch as the engine RPM's go up and down check your gimbal bearing.

targabill · 07-02-2023, 06:47 AM

I hear you with the other kind of whining

I already have a stethoscope so I can do investigating!!

Ahh yes, The Gimbal bearing, I made a tool a long time ago to remove said bearing... I still have the outdrive off, good time to check that..
Oh, BTW, yes it does change pitch with RPM's..

Happy 4th Everybody!!
-Bill

targabill · 07-03-2023, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

There are a lot of things it could be. If the noise changes pitch as the engine RPM's go up and down check your gimbal bearing.

Hey TiltonBB, You hit the nail on the head, Gimbal Bearing is very rough turning...

-Bill

targabill · 07-03-2023, 01:54 PM

Anybody use an aftermarket gimbal bearing? Made in us, carbide steel and $100 less than OEM??

Loventhelake · 07-04-2023, 08:08 AM

Don’t use anything aftermarket!!!! You’ll be sorry.
I’m a marine tech and know first hand of aftermarket junk!
That is unless, you want to do it again in a year.

Dave R · 07-12-2023, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by targabill

Anybody use an aftermarket gimbal bearing? Made in us, carbide steel and $100 less than OEM??

I'd be reluctant to use it. Try to find an OEM gimbal bearing that can be greased, those permanently-lubed bearings are not as good, IMO.

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07-01-2023, 05:55 PM	#1
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,017 Thanks: 702 Thanked 2,203 Times in 937 Posts	There are a lot of things it could be. If the noise changes pitch as the engine RPM's go up and down check your gimbal bearing.

07-02-2023, 06:47 AM	#2
targabill Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 28 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I hear you with the other kind of whining I already have a stethoscope so I can do investigating!! Ahh yes, The Gimbal bearing, I made a tool a long time ago to remove said bearing... I still have the outdrive off, good time to check that.. Oh, BTW, yes it does change pitch with RPM's.. Happy 4th Everybody!! -Bill

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07-03-2023, 01:54 PM	#4
targabill Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 28 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Anybody use an aftermarket gimbal bearing? Made in us, carbide steel and $100 less than OEM??

07-04-2023, 08:08 AM	#5
Loventhelake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 58 Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Don’t use anything aftermarket!!!! You’ll be sorry. I’m a marine tech and know first hand of aftermarket junk! That is unless, you want to do it again in a year.