Engine Alignment Tool: Absolutely Needed?

[Chef Shawn]

Hello All,
Just pulled the Mcm 140 out of the boat, did not pull lag bolts, left front engine mount exactly where it was, took careful measurements from various points on the front of the engine and dropped the new engine in (another 140). Measurements match. Rear engine mounts seem to have no adjustment, drive shaft slides in smoothly, without a problem. Am I safe, or should I spend the $50 on the alignment tool?

Thanks in advance.

 

[MarkSee]

Re: Engine Alignment Tool: Absolutely Needed?

Spend the money to buy it and check it.

Checking engine alignment should be part of your annual maintenance tasks.

Mark

PS: do you happen to live in SoCal? My alignment bar is one tool I have lent out to fellow IBOATERs before.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Engine Alignment Tool: Absolutely Needed?

Hello All,
Just pulled the Mcm 140 out of the boat, did not pull lag bolts, left front engine mount exactly where it was, took careful measurements from various points on the front of the engine and dropped the new engine in (another 140). Measurements match. Rear engine mounts seem to have no adjustment, drive shaft slides in smoothly, without a problem. Am I safe, or should I spend the $50 on the alignment tool?

Thanks in advance.

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,... Yes, ya gotta align it, Anytime the motor is moved, regardless how careful you were...

 

[ktbarrentine]

Re: Engine Alignment Tool: Absolutely Needed?

Amazon.... and yes, it is built exactly to spec. $26.99

Engine Alignment Tool For Mercruiser P/N 91-805475A1 : Amazon.com : Automotive

 

[JASinIL2006]

Re: Engine Alignment Tool: Absolutely Needed?

That's the same one I bought! Good investment...

 

[Chef Shawn]

Re: Engine Alignment Tool: Absolutely Needed?

Thanks everyone! I WISH I was in SoCal, but Northern Indiana will have to do for now...

 

[Chef Shawn]

Re: Engine Alignment Tool: Absolutely Needed?

Do I need the HINGE PIN TOOL as well?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Engine Alignment Tool: Absolutely Needed?

Do I need the HINGE PIN TOOL as well?

Ayuh, only if yer changin' the bellows or lower shift cable...

I use a 1/2" allen key, myself....