Antonio:
That was my thought also- namely the shaft slipped out of
its position and off the key. It would still be possible to
crank the engine and the prop spins, but under load the
prop would slip. Open the little doors where the shaft
'enters' the engine. You should see the shaft, then turn
the shaft and look (or check with your fingers) if you can
notice the groove for the key. It you find (or see) the
groove, the shaft has moved. Then you have to take the boat
out of the water- sorry- but I don't think you could move
the shaft forward into it's correct position with the boat
in the water. (you may be able to find the key - touch
around with your fingers under the shaft. You may find
water and grease there too). If there is water, you need
the O-rings!
The other explanation you got about putting grease into the
combi- I really can't see what that would accomplish
(besides greasing the combi). I've taken the shaft out
quite a few times and replaced all the O-rings to keep the
water out. That's the reason I recommend you get all the
O-rings should it become necessary to haul the boat.
Then I recommend you also change the stern-bearing; it's an
easy job! Just cut a V-groove into the existing bush with a
(cut-in-halfe) hack saw and then you can take out the bush
with a screwdriver. When putting in a new bush, use a piece
of wood and carefully push it in with a hammer. You should
be trouble-free for many years!
Wilhelm, V-257
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