Drive Coupler Stripped VX1100

[sethman83]

Hey, Gang!

My 2011 VX1100 lost power to the Impeller this weekend. After removing the pump I found that the intermediate shaft coupling is stripped at its threaded connection to the shaft. I can twist the drive shaft by hand and the power coupling doesn't move.

Question 1: Is the coupling aluminum? Would the steel shaft still be good?

Question 2: How possible is it to replace myself without much for special tools? (Assuming it is only the coupling that's bad)

Thank you for any advice!!

[sethman83]

As another follow up question: Can I move the engine forward enough to replace the coupler on the intermediate shaft without a hoist?

I'm also looking for recommendations on the right tool to hold the spline end of the impeller shaft.

[sethman83]

Whelp,
I went ahead and rented an engine hoist. I used it to move the engine forward and remove the bad coupler half. The driveshaft threads were still intact so the new coupler threaded right on. I got it all lined up again and I'm back on the water! I'm assuming the previous owner beat it up pretty well since I had to replace a bent intake grate as well. Seems to be running 100% now.

[seabrook]

hey great that worked out for you!!!