Engine is out.. Motor mount question

[BajabossJD]

Hey guys.. Making progress.

Couple of weeks ago, the coupler stripped out when I was getting on plane.

I was able to get an Engine Lift for $40 on CL.. Somehow made it work and clear the back of the Baja (air out of tires helped!). Engine is out and I am painting a few things and cleaning up some wiring. I noticed the Port side mount has a gap in it. Looks like one of the two nuts backed off and now there is a 3/8" gap between the two height adjustment nuts.

Stringers feel solid.. see a little dark wood..but have nice grip on the bolts and they need a socket to tighten (Boats a 97)

This in conjuntion to some water in the bilge (Bilge pump burned out and i got stuck in a mild Hurricane while docked) probobly toasted the coupler.

Question is: Should I get new mounts, or just clean up what I have? Locktite them? Not sure what nut moved, but no doubt alignment is going to be a pain now. Is this common on the OEM mounts?

Thanks,
Joe

 

[sharkin95]

Re: Engine is out.. Motor mount question

check the mounts for stripped threads, use s.s. 3/8" lag bolts to secure the mounts to the stringers. never seize the nuts and use the lock washers when done adjusting with an alignment bar.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Engine is out.. Motor mount question

Hey guys.. Making progress.

Couple of weeks ago, the coupler stripped out when I was getting on plane.

I was able to get an Engine Lift for $40 on CL.. Somehow made it work and clear the back of the Baja (air out of tires helped!). Engine is out and I am painting a few things and cleaning up some wiring. I noticed the Port side mount has a gap in it. Looks like one of the two nuts backed off and now there is a 3/8" gap between the two height adjustment nuts.

Stringers feel solid.. see a little dark wood..but have nice grip on the bolts and they need a socket to tighten (Boats a 97)

This in conjuntion to some water in the bilge (Bilge pump burned out and i got stuck in a mild Hurricane while docked) probobly toasted the coupler.

Question is: Should I get new mounts, or just clean up what I have? Locktite them? Not sure what nut moved, but no doubt alignment is going to be a pain now. Is this common on the OEM mounts?

Thanks,
Joe

Nope,... It ain't normal,... There's supposed to be bendin' lockin' tab washers on 'em... No need for locktite...

 

[BajabossJD]

Re: Engine is out.. Motor mount question

Its got the tab washer. Looks like it wasnt seated correctly. Thanks guys!