"Hello Everyone,
First off
"Hello Everyone,
First off i'd like to thank everyone for such an awesome site.
I have a freshly rebuilt 170 that is going in within the next couple days. Since this stern has not been driven in over 2 years I was wondering if you guys could give me some pointers on what to check for before starting it up. I'd like to make sure everything is filled and aligned so i do not damager the motor or the stern.
I have read that the stern will need to be removed and the engine will need to be aligned with an alignment tool to ensure proper wear. Failure to do so will cause the gimble/shaft to fail. Has anyone had experience aligning this motor? What is involved in removing the Stern? It looks like it comes off as an enture assy. but i'm wondering what gaskets/seals i might need to replace. Any insight on this would be very very helpfull...
Also my repair manual specifically states that starting the motor OUT of the water will damage the Stern Pump....is this true? I was hoping to start the motor up and test/tune it before hitting the water..."
First off
"Hello Everyone,
First off i'd like to thank everyone for such an awesome site.
I have a freshly rebuilt 170 that is going in within the next couple days. Since this stern has not been driven in over 2 years I was wondering if you guys could give me some pointers on what to check for before starting it up. I'd like to make sure everything is filled and aligned so i do not damager the motor or the stern.
I have read that the stern will need to be removed and the engine will need to be aligned with an alignment tool to ensure proper wear. Failure to do so will cause the gimble/shaft to fail. Has anyone had experience aligning this motor? What is involved in removing the Stern? It looks like it comes off as an enture assy. but i'm wondering what gaskets/seals i might need to replace. Any insight on this would be very very helpfull...
Also my repair manual specifically states that starting the motor OUT of the water will damage the Stern Pump....is this true? I was hoping to start the motor up and test/tune it before hitting the water..."