Engine Mount

[wallydc2]

I have a 1991 regal with a 3.0 mercruiser engine. While winterizing it today I noticed to large nuts lying in the front of the engine in a small space. Upon further inspection I saw this long threaded bolt which is were they apparently came from. I could barely reach in the crevice and remount them. Is there a special tool available to tighten them properly? And since they came off, would it be a good idea to get the alignment checked?

 

[Alpheus]

Re: Engine Mount

Does this bolt hold the engine mount to the deck?

Point out which bolt it is...

 

[reavesga]

Re: Engine Mount

If it is one of the nuts on the long threaded bolt that holds the front of the engine it would probably be a good idea to check alignment. Of course you do that every spring anyway, right

 

[wallydc2]

Re: Engine Mount

Yes 18 and 22 were both lying in that little pocket. Is there a special tool to put those nuts back in place? And yes I will get an alignment check just like every year.

 

[Bluestream]

Re: Engine Mount

No special tool, just use a wrench

 

[reavesga]

Re: Engine Mount

Those lock everything down. I would still check alignment. Pick up the tool for less than $20 on E-Bay, get a seal kit for the drive. $15 at your local Mercruiser dealer. Get a buddy to help and yank the drive. Will not take an hour to do, but sure beats pulling the engine for a coupler that wears out before its time.