Outdrive will not install into housing.

[Polander]

I have used alignment tool to align engine. Takes 3 fingers to remove tool, witness marks good. Go to install drive and it slides in to about 7/8 of inch to mate with bell housing then stops. Shifters are aligned, oring is in position, just will not go in. Tried raising and lowering engine, alignment tool will go in easily. Still the same issue. Is it alignment issue with Gimbal bearing? Boat not level? What am I missing on alignment?

 

[wshekar]

I assume you have an Alpha 1 Gen 2? If so, it is hanging up on the o-rings. Give it some persuasion.

See the video from Chris.

 

[Polander]

Thanks! Watched the video. Will give it another try.

 

[Polander]

Cleaned inside of Gimbal bearing of grease. Took orings off and cleaned grease from shaft and grooves. Crocus clothed shaft and orings grooves also. Installed orings on shaft used oring lube sparingly. Rechecked alignment all good. Got drive in position spines lined up and drive slid right on. Never would have thought two orings could cause that much grief!
Thanks for your help!

 

[tank1949]

I have used alignment tool to align engine. Takes 3 fingers to remove tool, witness marks good. Go to install drive and it slides in to about 7/8 of inch to mate with bell housing then stops. Shifters are aligned, oring is in position, just will not go in. Tried raising and lowering engine, alignment tool will go in easily. Still the same issue. Is it alignment issue with Gimbal bearing? Boat not level? What am I missing on alignment?

The male/female splines are not lining up. Turn prop and push. Been there too many times!