I have a Volvo Penta SX .4.3 GL and ran into a problem while aligning the engine using an alignment shaft. The adjuster nut on the right motor mount was frozen and I could not get it loose. I hoisted the front of the motor up about two inches to gain clearance and took out the motor mount so I could put it in a vice and free up the nut. Several hours later I went to put the motor mount back in and realized that I hoisted up the motor without first removing the alignment shaft. I tried pulling it out with the motor still hoisted but it would not come out. It would turn but it was very hard. I then let the motor down on the adjuster nuts that I has adjusted down several turns and the shaft slid right out. I then checked the alignment again and the shaft easily slide all the way in and turned easily, Before I made the adjustments the shaft would only slide about an inch into the coupler on the back of the engine. My questions is, could I have damaged anything by hoisting the engine up 2" with the alignment shaft in and letting it sit with that pressure on it for several hours? Thanks
