Genesis - can't get the collitt off of the flex drive, can u help an idiot?

[Skullcracken]

I got it. After several minutes of foul language...

[LarrysDrifter]

That's how you do it. Keep your wrenches close together and lean the ends towards each other to get a similar centerline on them. You get more torque with them and keep the pressure where it needs to be. If I confused you, I'll text you a pic tomorrow after work.

[Skullcracken]

So I thought I shredded the flex cable on my Genesis. The portion of the drive shaft that the flex cable inserts split. Where can I get a replacement drive shaft for a Genesis?

[stadiumyamaha]

NO! I had the same problem because it was my first boat with a two piece cable. You have to take the strut off before you can take the cable out. The strut and the prop stay together.

[stadiumyamaha]

Sorry, I mis understood the question. Kintecracing.com has them.

[JIM MARCUM]

If the collet is between the motor shaft & flex drive the above answer is correct. But, if it's held to the motor shaft with a set screw, you can force it off the shaft with a pair of dykes (wire cutting pliers). The wedge shape & a little wiggling & careful prying will loosen it up nicely. Don't whack the motor shaft or you may screw it up. If you have a stuck rear dirve collet w/set screws, or a prop drive dog, or prop, I slide a small crescent wrench (set a bit larger than the flex/drive shaft) and tap it off by tapping the crescent wrench with a small brass or plastic hammer. Just be careful to not whack the blades if removing a stuck prop. JIM