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[hancoveguy]

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I just put this Fusion stereo in last summer. It holds most of the modern Ipods right inside and makes the face of the radio the controls for all the Ipod's functions. It is a very convenient idea but i am not sure how much I like it yet. We have a nano and an Ipod classic and so far it is difficult to get either of them to seat within the radio. the radio itself is somewhat weak wattage wise. The jury is still out but if someone was hell bent on getting a Ipod ready stereo this is one option.

Also, was thinking of having work done to the due props. i get vibration when I power through a turn. I am an inexperienced boater so I can't accurately diagnose the problem so if anyone has any thoughts feel free to share them.

HCG

[robmac]

Have you had your drive aligned and checked the gimball bearing. Prop you'd get vibration all of the time. Just a thought.

[hancoveguy]

Originally Posted by robmac

Have you had your drive aligned and checked the gimball bearing. Prop you'd get vibration all of the time. Just a thought.

Just had the gimble bearing replaced this summer, think it needs checked again?

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by hancoveguy

Just had the gimble bearing replaced this summer, think it needs checked again?

More likely the U-joints if the gimbal bearing is new.

I have an alignment tool if you need to check yours.

[hancoveguy]

Originally Posted by Dave R

More likely the U-joints if the gimbal bearing is new.

I have an alignment tool if you need to check yours.

Thanks for the info, do I need to take the drive off to check the u joints?

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by hancoveguy

Thanks for the info, do I need to take the drive off to check the u joints?

Yup, and to check the alignment as well (something that supposed to be done yearly). Taking the drive off is really easy though. Do you have a VP or Merc?

[hancoveguy]

Originally Posted by Dave R

Yup, and to check the alignment as well (something that supposed to be done yearly). Taking the drive off is really easy though. Do you have a VP or Merc?

7.4 VP with duoprop

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by hancoveguy

7.4 VP with duoprop

Assuming it's the newer style DP, it's very similar to a Mercuiser. The link below makes it seem much more complicated than it is, bus great photos.


http://www.boatered.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=108297

Rather than using a motorcycle jack to adjust the height of the drive, I adjust the height of my boat transom with the trailer jack. I made a simple drive stand out of scrap lumber that sits on a mechanic's creeper and the drive height is fixed. The creeper has great casters that let the drive move in any direction easily and is really cheap to buy.

If it's an older DP, the process is a bit more complicated.