Mercruiser alignment

[searayray]

Just testing my alignment before mounting my Alpha 2 4.3L 1998. Bar slides in and out fine. As I look down on the tool from above when it is fully inserted it is not perpendicular to the transom housing. Seems to be angled to the port side a few degrees. Is this OK or not? The manual only talks about the need for easy slide in and out.

 

[uaw9fan]

Re: Mercruiser alignment

Probably just an optical delusion. Bell housing is hard to get centered in the middle of it's steering travel. <br />As long as it goes all the way in and slides out with little effort you should be okay.<br />I'm sure other opinions will follow. <br />BTW Welcome to iboats

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Mercruiser alignment

measure from the tip of your alignment tool to each corner of your boat...I bet it's centered.

 

[mike456]

Re: Mercruiser alignment

THe bell housing is probably turned off center a bit and its making it look like its not centered

 

[searayray]

Re: Mercruiser alignment

Thanks guys it is an optical delusion.