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ernie minns
Member
Username: watertite
Post Number: 15
Registered: 09-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 12:19 pm: | 
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I've looked around for the tool to align everything to put outdrive back on. I have a 86 cobra 3.0 glastron, any ideas? Thanks |
chiefalen
Advanced Member
Username: chiefalen
Post Number: 269
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 02:34 pm: |
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e-bay 50 bucks delivered |
ernie minns
Member
Username: watertite
Post Number: 16
Registered: 09-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 03:23 pm: |
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I may be looking in the wrong place but, I can't seem to find it! |
Bob Hill
Senior Member
Username: boatin_bob
Post Number: 1438
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 04:37 pm: |
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http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-Mercruiser-Engine-Alignment-Tool-OMC-Volvo-Black_W0QQitem Z310169012017QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBoat_Parts_Accessories_Gear?hash=item4837838731& _trksid=p3286.m63.l1177 |
ernie minns
Member
Username: watertite
Post Number: 18
Registered: 09-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 02:58 pm: |
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Hi again! I was wondering if you pull the drive back and grease the u-joints,do you need to use the alignment tool to put it back together and do I also need to replace the gaskets to. Thanks ,Ernie |
Bob Hill
Senior Member
Username: boatin_bob
Post Number: 1440
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 05:05 pm: |
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You can't pull the drive out far enough to grease the u-joints without the drive falling off, there is nothing to support the drive. Once the drive is separated from the transom mount it's time for a new gasket. The alignment tool does not really need to be used every time you pull the drive if you know the alignment is good to start with and you haven't touched the engine mounts or the engine hasn't sagged due to rotting stringers or transom. The proper thing to do is fully remove the drive, inspect/feel the gimbal bearing and the bellows and replace as necessary. Then check the alignment with the tool and then re-install the drive with new gasket. It sounds to me like you want to take some shortcuts...it's your boat! |
ernie minns
Member
Username: watertite
Post Number: 19
Registered: 09-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 05:50 pm: |
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I'm not really looking for any shortcuts I'm just don't want to take something apart and then be told Oh! you should have never taken "THAT" apart. Still a little leary about this. I did order the alignment tool and waiting to get into this thing. Thank you so much for your help. |
chiefalen
Advanced Member
Username: chiefalen
Post Number: 271
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 06:14 am: |
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23 year old boat the drive could have sagged, the motor could have sagged how you going to know till you use the tool? |
