Alignment question

[bigbob_FTW]

Is it normal to need several turns on the adjusting nut to get in correct alignment?

 

[Bt Doctur]

If there is a gross mis-alignment , Yes. What work are you doing to question the alignment

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Normal,.... is when the alignment is still Dead On, since installation,.....

 

[bigbob_FTW]

New bellows, gimble bearing and shift cable.

 

[bigbob_FTW]

Well after rotating 90, 180, and 270, 3 places are perfect and one is tight. I plan to install the drive 180 deg from the tight spot. Indeed up at a turn and a half on the nut.

 

[achris]

Is it normal to need several turns on the adjusting nut to get in correct alignment?

If that is for a newly installed engine, yes. If it's as part of the annual service (or another maintenance item) and hasn't been disturbed since the previous (correct) alignment check, then it indicates a mount problem somewhere. Either of the 2 rear mounts most likely, or the rubber in the front mount. Your 120 is 1984, that would make the mounts 31 years old. Yep, time to replace.

Chris......

 

[bigbob_FTW]

it was part of a bellows, gimble bearing replace. the boat still has a little life in it and I don't use it much. mostly trolling and drift fishing.

 

[achris]

That much change between service/checks and now is indicative of failing rubbers. Time to pull the engine and replace both rear mounts and the front mount.