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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    Im getting spine marks however when I did test more carefully and removing the bar sloooolwy,the spline marks were pretty uniform.My previous attempt I believe this very heavy tool dropped a bit while pulling it out as soon as it exited the coupler and the weight in my hand transferred from the...
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    Thanks guys but now I am really confused because I did the tool test again but much more carefully. Got tool seated correctly and tapped with my hand on rear and sides of tool and sloooowly and carefully pulled tool out and spline marks looked much more even all the way around.I think I was...
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    Any way to know what engine by transom # ?

    Saw a drive for sale. Transom Assembly # 0D322139 I have alphas drives 1988 5.0LX. Any way to tell by transom # what motor?? The spouse of a dude that passed is selling and can't tell me much and quite frankly I really don't want to question her right now.Charlie
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    I will ask the tech coming to adjust the motor for me if he has a scope.Im thinking the coupler is ok since the boatyard said that they have to switch the coupler in the replacement motor to the coupler from by bad motor.Both 5.0 but the bad one was an 88 and the new to me motor is 2003 but who...
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    ok thanks so front meaning side where ps pump and belts are.....and what do you make of the no spline marks on the port side? One of the 2 mounts need to be moved down more than the other??
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    No biggie, I picked up on it. So the front is high and needs to be adjusted down correct?
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    No hammers for this guy EVER on the boat. An occasional wood block but no hammer.Now on brake rotors ???? Different story....
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    I guess I can take another whack at it...Pun intended...Charlie
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    I think you may have it backwards..?? The clean spline marks were on the bottom and stbd side of the tool and the heavy friction mark was on top of the tool with little to no friction or spline marks on port side of tool.Charlie
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    The tool def bottomed out on something,I heard a thud when pushing it in and I did this several times.Charlie
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    Ok so I totally messed up yesterdays attempt at using the alignment tool so I did it correctly today with pics.Looking into through gimbal bearing I was able to clearly see the coupler splines.Gimbal bearing moves smooth as silk.The alignment tool angle of the previous pics was badly exaggerated...
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    Gimbal is very smooth, guess I over did it with the grease on ujoints but like you said ,better than water.I will give it another shot as I didn't think of the spline marks in the grease.I will climb into the engine compartment and see what I can see of the tool and coupler.My assumption was...
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    here is my original post: "1988 Regal commodore with twin 5.0LX rwc alpha drives. I needed to have an engine replaced last year.Found a 2003 5.0 Vortec and the marina that had it also did the install.Unfortunately the marina was not local and it was done in Feb so couldn't reply check it out...
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    I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

    sounds about right, maybe just shy of that.Charlie
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    I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

    Got my alignment tool.delivered today.Man ...is it HEAVY!!! Don't understand how they can sell and ship for $20 .Gonna watch some vids since I had the wrong idea of the use a an alignment tool.I was under the impression that the tool was longer and actually used to align the engine....my...
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    Need to replace a trailer tire,Hows this one?

    Found this for $50 but I am not familiar with tire ratings. Dynatrail ST Radial Trailer 205/75R14 100L C Trailer Tire
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    Dometic RV fridge RH460LD any good?

    Thanks.Is the silent operation the only feature???
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    Dometic RV fridge RH460LD any good?

    Came across one of these used and was wondering whats good or not so good about this fridge?? Wanting to put a 2nd fridge in my boat and only know Norcold.Anyone??
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    I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

    Guess they are cheaper than I assumed...$20 on eBay from what looks to me like a a non china seller.
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    I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

    Prop shaft is a good idea for me to check though I saw nothing obvious when I removed the prop last season..Charlie
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