Alpha I Generation Compatability

[Barneyfife]

Re: Alpha I Generation Compatability

MY bad. Didn't realize the engines needed to come out to do so. Oh well, good excuse to get an overheard hoist setup!

 

[chiefalen]

Re: Alpha I Generation Compatability

If you got a garage with a tall enough ceiling maybe.

But a good tree with a real strong branch and a 3/4 ton comealong will do.

You need a least 8- 10 feet above the engine bay to clear the transom.

Closer to 10 feet. And the drive got to come off first.

 

[Barneyfife]

Re: Alpha I Generation Compatability

Thanks for the info. Am a pretty good mechanic just never messed with sterndrives before except for maintenance. Time to get a manual!

 

[Bondo]

Re: Alpha I Generation Compatability

Am a pretty good mechanic just never messed with sterndrives before except for maintenance. Time to get a manual!

Ayuh,...

Have a gander, Right Here,+ pick the 1s you Need.....

 

[captmello]

Re: Alpha I Generation Compatability

a good tree with a real strong branch and a 3/4 ton comealong will do.

Like this chief?

I call this photo "Summer Fun"

sorry no help, Just practicing the with photo bucket.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Alpha I Generation Compatability

sorry no help, Just practicing the with photo bucket.

Ayuh,... Great way to bump up the Post Count,...

Is that at 320,..??

I use either 480 or 640 or something like that...
It uses about 3/4 of the width of the pages here at iboats...

I just Hate it when ya gotta side-scroll to read the threads,....
I usually just totally Ignore the thread at that point...
Probably the only things Worse are typing withnospacingpunctuationorsentencestructure
Or,...
THE FAMOUS CAP-LOCKS....

 

[captmello]

Re: Alpha I Generation Compatability

Is that at 320,..??

Yea, photo bucket wouldn't go higher for that photo, maybe 'cause its a cellphone shot.

Still trying to figure it out.

 

[chiefalen]

Re: Alpha I Generation Compatability

Yea like that.

Just happened i used a 2 bye 12 lashed between 2 trees and i pulled the boat in between the trees under the Beam. It's still there, i didn't want to damage the trees, with nails.

Been a few motors dangling off that beam. And maybe a deer this year.

That way if i was off a little i moved the comealong over ether way.

I had to pull out from under the motor about 8 times.

Cause i pulled the motor. Pull out the boat from under the motor. And lower it to the pallet on the ground.

Just knew it would be easier.

 

[captmello]

Re: Alpha I Generation Compatability

chief, didn't look anything like this, did it?

This one sat for a week under plastic before being called back to duty.

 

[chiefalen]

Re: Alpha I Generation Compatability

I knew i should have takin pics. But didn't want to get my wifes camera all greasy.

Yea just like that.

Had 2 motors side bye side, transfer the oil pan, oil pump, You know the drill.

 

[Barneyfife]

Re: Alpha I Generation Compatability

Thanks for all the replies and help. I plan to study the manuals, acquire some Gen II sterndrives and transom assemblies, then pull the engines. Will be a good time to put some new gaskets on the engines to seal up a few minor leaks, paint 'em, and give the engone compartment a good cleaning and painting.

Guess I'll be welding up a place to put the hoist...the gunnels sit over 6 feet high as she sits on the trailer.

Rod