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10-02-2010, 08:17 PM #1
Steering vibration (I found the problem) *pic*
I get steering vibration for a very short period of time with all my ballast filled and pulling up a wakeboarder. The vibration only lasts for a few seconds.
It mostly occurs when the steering is not straight ahead - if I have the steering partially left or right when I hit the throttle, there is much more vibration than when I happen to get it straight ahead at throttle up.
When the boat is not heavily weighted, it doesn't happen at all.
I noticed the steering cable clamp block was loose and the sound I am hearing is exactly the same when I "jiggle" the clamp block. All 4 bolts are tight but there is lots of play inside the block.2008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.
Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.
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10-02-2010, 08:33 PM #2
I am going to stick a teflon washer into the socket where the ball rests to take up the slack. That should solve my problem. I will update this thread tomorrow.
2008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.
Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.
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10-02-2010, 09:37 PM #3
Do you think it could actually just be the OJ prop? Lots of us on the forum have complained about vibrations at low rpm and/or while loaded on acceleration. I switched from the OJ wakeboard prop (same one you have) to the Acme 1235 the other week and no vibration whatsoever. In addition, within litterally a couple minutes on the water with the new prop my girfriend commented that the ride was completely smooth (no vibration as a rear seat passenger) and the cabin/engine noise was signficantly reduced. As the driver, I noticed no more vibration on acceleration (even loaded for surfing), much lower cabin noise, more neutral steering in both directions, and the ease and speed at which the boat plained. Another thing, my girlfriend has only be driving my boat for about 3 months and when she pulled me for the first time with the Acme prop she started pointing out the improvements (not bad for someone with very little boat experience). The Acme 1235 is an incredible prop from the OJ wakeboard prop.
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10-02-2010, 10:19 PM #4
Right now the stock prop is on and I know the difference so I can confidently say, its nothing like the vibration from the OJ 14.25x14 prop.
This is much more of a violent rattle in the steering. It started a few months ago but got worse over time. I am confident its caused by the steering cable clamp block so I will see if the teflon washer fixes my problem tomorrow.2008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.
Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.
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10-04-2010, 11:09 AM #5
Any news on this yet?
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
2008 LSV (sold)
2000 Outback LS (sold)
LLTR!!!!!!!!
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10-04-2010, 12:28 PM #6
I went to my local hardware store and asked for teflon washers and they looked at me like a deer in headlights. lol
I will need to get some from a home depot so I havent had the chance to fix it yet.
Somebody on the Supra Forums posted the same problem:
http://www.supraboats.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=77442008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.
Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.
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10-05-2010, 06:10 PM #7
deafgoose i went to the cottage today to trouble shoot my impeller problem while i had my engine cover off rear section of the floor seat & ballast tank and cover over the gas tank i had complete access to the steering system it was time to check my vibration just like you have, the block with the four bolts moves a little but not enough to cause vibes in the steering.( my block is very loose to ) placing my hand on the top of the rudder it was obvious the vibes came from there.
I guess is a prop thing or i have a loose rudder2012 Mobius LSV
05 Outback LS SOLD
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10-06-2010, 09:16 AM #8
The wash from different propellers can completely change the feel of the steering.
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
2008 LSV (sold)
2000 Outback LS (sold)
LLTR!!!!!!!!
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10-07-2010, 08:16 PM #9
have the same issue. ONLY when pulling up a rider with extra weight. Hard vibration comes all the way up the steering wheel..
I think there also may be a sleeve inside the rudder shaft. wanna get fixed before next summer!Brad
2011 Launch 21V Sold... boatless replaced with a Jeep JKUR
2006 Moomba Mobius LSV sold
2004 Outback sold
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10-10-2010, 12:54 AM #10
I just checked my 09 today and my block has play in it as well. it is only vertical play. Perhaps this is the way they are being on a ball . There is no lateral play tho.
09 21v LAUNCH
99 Outback LS. Sold
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