Has anyone ever tested if the jet drive, and or driveline creates harmonics or extensive vibration that is transfered back to the crankshaft of the engine? since there is no gear mesh or rubber dampner between the crank and driveline and jet drive, i was wondering if there was a benefit to adding another dampner to the rear of the crankshaft. maybe useing another dampner instead of the aluminum PTO normally found on most (if not all)jets. with such a direct and solid connection to all the system, i would think there should be some sort of vibration transfer back to the crank. most other propultion sytems have a split of some sort. gear meshing, rubber couplers, ect. it just seems that alot of jet drive boats are susceptible to bearing wear and thought maybe another dampner could be a benefit.
I would think that the drive shaft u joints would help to absorb some. The transmission normally bolts direct though. I have heard thet you are supposed to have 1* in the driveline not completely straight so that the shaft is not floating and vibrating.