mercruiser alignment tool question

[Alumarine]

Hi there. I've been lurking here awhile and would like to say that this forum seems very informative and provides a wealth of info.<br /><br />I'm thinking of making my own alignment tool and was wondering if there is a disadvantage to making it out of aluminum?<br /><br />thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: mercruiser alignment tool question

Aluminum would be too soft and get damaged on the end that has to go into the splines.

 

[Alumarine]

Re: mercruiser alignment tool question

Thanks for the prompt reply.<br />I wasn't sure what kind of force was exerted on the tool.

 

[TwoBallScrewBall]

Re: mercruiser alignment tool question

Not too much force, but the tolerance needs to be tight and the aluminum wouldn't hold up well enough to have faith in the alignment.