Merc Engine Alignment

[NateCCIE]

So if I started messing around with the front motor mounts trying to align the engine coupler and possibly turned one more than the other how do I fix that?<br /><br />What is really the best way to align the thing and to know what way to go? I do have the merc tool.<br /><br />-Nate

 

[SeattleMatt]

Re: Merc Engine Alignment

You really need more than one person. twist the bolts and the shaft should slide in and out smoothly

 

[SeattleMatt]

Re: Merc Engine Alignment

http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/18/18A2R2.PDF <br /><br />start on page 2A-3<br /><br />Courtesy Don S

 

[tommays]

Re: Merc Engine Alignment

you need to look at the condition of the front and rear mounts <br /><br />if you have to move anything more than a small amount one of the mounts could be failing<br /><br />the splines will leave grease marks on the tool when it starts to go in if theres marks on the bottom of the tool the front would need to be rasied a littel bit to get and even mark around the tool<br /><br />tommays

 

[trog100]

Re: Merc Engine Alignment

usefull those pdf manuals aint they.. i down-loaded the lot in case they disappear.. he he <br /><br />i cant help but feel that they shouldnt be a accessible to the world.. i found em by accident while googling.. <br /><br />trog100<br /><br />ps.. here is where they all begin..<br /><br /> http://www.boatfix.com/merc/mainmenu.pdf

 

[Bondo]

Re: Merc Engine Alignment

the splines will leave grease marks on the tool when it starts to go in if theres marks on the bottom of the tool the front would need to be rasied a littel bit to get and even mark around the tool

Grease the Tool Up Real Good........<br /><br />Like Tommays says,........ It's the Spline Tracks..........<br /><br />This will also tell you if you're High or Low, Side to Side.............

 

[SeattleMatt]

Re: Merc Engine Alignment

also, turn the engine over a little, to make sure ur coupler is not wobbly

 

[NateCCIE]

Re: Merc Engine Alignment

Thanks for all the help.<br /><br />How do I make sure the left to right alignment is ok?<br /><br />-Nate

 

[Bondo]

Re: Merc Engine Alignment

This will also tell you if you're High or Low, Side to Side............. <br /><br />The Greased Up Spline Tracks...........

 

[NateCCIE]

Re: Merc Engine Alignment

Bondo,<br /><br />Sorry I read what I though it said and not what you wrote. Thanks much