engine alignment question ?

srpachanga22

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I just installed a rebuilt 454 mag into my 89 sea ray pachanga 22, bravo I drive, new front engine mounts, new rear engine mounts, new gimbel brg., etc. I measured the height of the old front mtr. mnts, and set the new ones to the same height. The port side is 1/2" lower than the starboard side.<br />When I insert the alignment tool, it goes into the splines about 1/3 of the way and than stops. The first 1/3 it goes in real easy, turns with 2 fingers, etc.. I tried adjusting the front mounts up and down, and I could not get the tool in at all. I tried knocking the tool up, down, left, right with a dead blow hammmer. No change. There appears to be no damage or wear to the coupler or splines. I made sure the rear mounts were installed exactly as the old ones. Also, made sure of; fiber washer, spring, spacer, washer, bolt, positioning. <br />I have read in other posts that the tool should go all the way in. I am getting very frustrated. Should I just leave it the way it is, or try adjusting some more ?? If more adjusting is needed, which way ??<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Chris :confused: <br /><br />ps- it is an aftermarket tool, I measured it with a micrometer and it appears to be in spec (1.010")
 

Bondo

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Re: engine alignment question ?

"Should I just leave it the way it is, or try adjusting some more ?? " <br />If you don't get it Right. You'll be right back here putting Another Coupler in Very Soon.....<br /> " If more adjusting is needed, which way ??" <br />Aaahhhhhh...... The RIGHT Way.....<br /><br />Why is your motor Twisted to the portside ?????
 
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