What's this, where's it from & why is it in my bilge?

[455Rocket]

OK I know it's a bearing but this is scary shi*! I found this in the bilge...
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5398PICT0251-med.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5398PICT0252-med.JPG
Looks like a U-joint bearing but I'm not missing any, and haven't rebuilt it.
The only thing I have done is swap jets. Does this thing belong inside the shaft housing? Could it have fallen out from somewhere during swap?
I noticed some noise, but it just sounded like normal u-joint slop and goes away at 1000-1200 rpm.
I rebuilt the engine a year ago but ripped out everything and cleaned the hull... I would have found it!
Stamped on the back: "INA BCH 06604 USA"
HELP!

[Moneypitt]

I can't really tell from the pic, but have you changed the crank lately? Looks like it could be a clutch pilot bearing from the center hole of the crank. It could have been loose it there for a while and fell out when you pulled the drive line.............Just a guess.................MP

[Wicked Performance Boats]

Did a simple search--- alt bearing!!!!!!! Budlight PS. check your alt rear bearing.

[502 JET]

Maybe it fell out of your starter or altenator or someone threw it in there.

[455Rocket]

Did a simple search--- alt bearing!!!!!!! Budlight PS. check your alt rear bearing.
Bullseye!! Just checked and that's what it is...
Thanks guys, and record timing: 8 minutes!

[Wicked Performance Boats]

Your welcome! BL

[AzMandella]

Your welcome! BL
Damn BUdlight I knew you were good for more than just putting away Budlights. :D :idea:

[Wicked Performance Boats]

AZ M, some tools are not made by "craftsman" , you just have to use them all!! BL :D

[AzMandella]

You crack me up Pat.I can't wait to get together with you and Julie again this summer.

[Wicked Performance Boats]

AZ M, Come to Needles this weekend BL

[AzMandella]

Sorry no can do.I've got a lot of things to do at work before our 5 day Fathers Day trip to Apache.Plus it's our little boys 1 year birthday Fri. and were having a party sat.But I'll be seeing you later in the summer.I wish the river was only a hour or two tow from tucson but it's 5 + hrs to Needles and 6-1/2 to Laughlin.So I have to plan 3 and 4 day trips to make it worthwhile.

[Wicked Performance Boats]

Sorry no can do.I've got a lot of things to do at work before our 5 day Fathers Day trip to Apache.Plus it's our little boys 1 year birthday Fri. and were having a party sat.But I'll be seeing you later in the summer.I wish the river was only a hour or two tow from tucson but it's 5 + hrs to Needles and 6-1/2 to Laughlin.So I have to plan 3 and 4 day trips to make it worthwhile.
Sorry AZ M, I'll pound a coupla Budlites for you. BL

[Brooski]

Sorry AZ M, I'll pound a coupla Budlites for you. BL
Just a couple? Yeah right!! :rolleyes:
Pat/ Julie, have a few for me also. Hope you have a great time. I am staying local this weekend.

[Wicked Performance Boats]

Just a couple? Yeah right!! :rolleyes:
Pat/ Julie, have a few for me also. Hope you have a great time. I am staying local this weekend.
You got it brooski. Sorry ya can't make it. Pat&Julie :cry:

[rivertard]

What are you guys talking about a couple of what.BEERSSS,Pat only has one in his left hand, Because he's pointing direction with the other.and its a good direction if you follow it. :rolleyes: (rivertard).