I attach the hose to the brass nipple first and I use a hose 2 inches longer than factory. install the housing and using some Power-Tune and a special hose pliers simply CAREFULLY push the hose on the plastic nipple.
Its a very tight fit and have found that no clamp is necessary
I have replaced it without removing the housing or drive Turned fully to the post side there is JUST enough room.
Easiest way I have found is remove the manifold, the pin going to the steering arm (A PITA) , remove the locking tabs from the cylinder mounting bolts, possible using a adjustable...
There is no need to kick a drive on, properly adjusted you can push the drive on to within a 1/8th inch. do you have the old mount with the double wound washer or the newer mount with the thin flat washer?
This is the correct way it turns. If yours is reversed the shaft was not located correctly when the drive was split,
If this is a Alpha GEN II counter rotation than what you describe is correct
split the drive, turn the splined shaft fully clockwise while turning the prop CCW
This is forward...
Found a rusted out center drop axle and wasnt really concerned last year because I was going to replace it this spring. Due to weather and what not I finally launched my boat and brought the trailer home to do the work. I was aware of the center but not this. Luck was with me I guess...
look at it this way, the prop locks in a CCW direction in fwd gear and will ratchet CW with no power
the prop will turn CW when the shaft is rotated by the motor
This is fwd
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The cable housing has been attached to the drive unit and routed through the transom and into the boat. From what I understand, we have the correct routing.
when you installed it was it as straight as possible while you screwed it in the housing and then routed it?
