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"Hi. I have access to a machin

"Hi. I have access to a machine shop and was planning on tooling a merc alignment tool, however my manual only has the specs for modifying an older style tool. (not enough info)Any one have the specs for 1988 Alpha 1 5.7. Thanks in advance."
 
Ken;
Here are the dimensions:

Ken;
Here are the dimensions:
Overall length 26"
Largest OD 1.374"
Small end is 1.000" OD for the first 2.25"
Next section is 1.155" OD for another 2.75"
The shoulders are sharp and square.
The small end has a slight bevel to ease insertion into the coupler.
Let me know if there are any ?'s
Rod
 
"Thanks Rod. One guess...we us

"Thanks Rod. One guess...we use metric here!
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"Metric is OK; just make the c

"Metric is OK; just make the conversions.
These are the nominal inch dimensions, that's all.
Rod"
 
"Got that Rod, thanks very muc

"Got that Rod, thanks very much!! the 'metric'grin was in reference to your first post."
 
Would the bravo 2 alignment to

Would the bravo 2 alignment tool be the same size ?
I am hoping to make one up to use when I reinstall my engine after repairing it over the winter in a few weeks time.
 
"Ayuh,...

All the Alignment

"Ayuh,...

All the Alignment Tools are the Same,....
Merc. Alphas, Bravos..
OMC Cobras,..
Even the Volvos..."
 
I bought one off eBay for $35

I bought one off eBay for $35 brand new...I can't imagine making one
 
"Got one made thanks...now whe

"Got one made thanks...now when I try to align the engine the rod only goes in 6 1/2 inches, barely into the splines and it starts to bind. the grease on the splines doesn't show abnormal alignment at least for the first 1/2 inch which is all it goes in...thoughts? One other question...what is between the splines and the gimbal that the tool goes thru?"
 
continued from above That is

continued from above That is what appears to be binding at the top side of the alignment tool
 
"[b]"Are you saying the OM

""Are you saying the OMC and volvo all use the same tool as Merc?"

Ayuh,..... Same Bearing too..."
 
"Bondo; thanks, good to know.

"Bondo; thanks, good to know.
Ken; sounds like your front mounts need to be adjusted upwards. Try one full turn for starters.
Rod"
 
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