puttin a motor in my boat, what else should i replace?
03-07-2011, 08:50 PM
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Wow guys. Thanx for all the replies so far. I do have a question ....what is an alignment bar? As for the other things, some of the mentioned items have recently been replaced but I am gonna write down and price all of your suggestions and go from there. I wont be able to afford everything but I appreciate all the suggestions.
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03-07-2011, 10:41 PM
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The Alignment bar allows you to adjust the engine up or down,so that the outdrive shaft goes in straight.
I've seen people put them in without but they were kicking them till they could start the nuts. NOT ADVISED!
If you do it this way you will be replacing the coupler. The coupler will strip out before you hurt the u-joints. Its not practical to purchase a alignment tool, if you know someone at a boat shop or maybe someone here on the board that has one you should ask to borrow/rent one.
By rent one I mean a case of beer of there choice
I hope this helps.
I've seen people put them in without but they were kicking them till they could start the nuts. NOT ADVISED!
If you do it this way you will be replacing the coupler. The coupler will strip out before you hurt the u-joints. Its not practical to purchase a alignment tool, if you know someone at a boat shop or maybe someone here on the board that has one you should ask to borrow/rent one.
By rent one I mean a case of beer of there choice
I hope this helps.
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The Alignment bar allows you to adjust the engine up or down,so that the outdrive shaft goes in straight.
I've seen people put them in without but they were kicking them till they could start the nuts. NOT ADVISED!
If you do it this way you will be replacing the coupler. The coupler will strip out before you hurt the u-joints. Its not practical to purchase a alignment tool, if you know someone at a boat shop or maybe someone here on the board that has one you should ask to borrow/rent one.
By rent one I mean a case of beer of there choice
I hope this helps.
I've seen people put them in without but they were kicking them till they could start the nuts. NOT ADVISED!
If you do it this way you will be replacing the coupler. The coupler will strip out before you hurt the u-joints. Its not practical to purchase a alignment tool, if you know someone at a boat shop or maybe someone here on the board that has one you should ask to borrow/rent one.
By rent one I mean a case of beer of there choice
I hope this helps.
At what point, or under what circumstances do you need the alignment tool?
Just wondering...
03-08-2011, 12:03 AM
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I would use the alignment tool in that situation also. The engine sits on rubber mounts. sometimes they may be worn and when you remove them may go back down different. I've seen a few people do it.
If I was going to do it I would use the bar. just in case it doesn't set back down the same. I know the brackets that are bolted to the stringer are not going to move but if the rubber is worn on the engine mounts it could end up different.
Like I said, I've seen it done without using the bar. But to be safe,I'd use a alignment bar. Hope this helps Haley'sComet.
If I was going to do it I would use the bar. just in case it doesn't set back down the same. I know the brackets that are bolted to the stringer are not going to move but if the rubber is worn on the engine mounts it could end up different.
Like I said, I've seen it done without using the bar. But to be safe,I'd use a alignment bar. Hope this helps Haley'sComet.
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There is a member on this board that goes by 'whoya' that makes a very good and very reasonably priced alignment tool. For what he charges for it, there is no excuse not to buy it.
Here is his ebay store with some of the other tools he is making: http://motors.shop.ebay.com/whoya235...id=p4340.l2562
Here is his ebay store with some of the other tools he is making: http://motors.shop.ebay.com/whoya235...id=p4340.l2562
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There is a member on this board that goes by 'whoya' that makes are very good and very reasonably priced alignment tool. For what he charges for it, there is no excuse not to buy it.
Here is his ebay store with some of the other tools he is making: http://motors.shop.ebay.com/whoya235...id=p4340.l2562
Here is his ebay store with some of the other tools he is making: http://motors.shop.ebay.com/whoya235...id=p4340.l2562
I hope this helps him and Haley'sComet. Thanks for the link.
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