I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

[Scott06]

Guess they are cheaper than I assumed...$20 on eBay from what looks to me like a a non china seller.

Somewhere on here is a dimensioned drawing of one. Just check it when u get it

 

[crazy charlie]

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 bad..Charlie

 

[flashback]

All tools I've seen are quite long, around 30 in or so...

 

[Scott06]

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 bad..Charlie

It is used to align the engine but that is only the coupler and gimbal bearing which are a few inches apart

There are likely many you tube videos on this. Looks for some so you get an idea of how it works in an alignment

Don’t over think it as it is not rocket surgery

 

[crazy charlie]

All tools I've seen are quite long, around 30 in or so...

sounds about right, maybe just shy of that.Charlie

 

[tank1949]

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 till May.There is pretty strong vibration when the drive is engaged so I am assuming they didn't align the new engine.I don't think its something I can handle myself so my question is ,Can I have this done in the off season without running the boat??? I would like to try to get a mobile guy do this now but I still need the motor winterized for another 60 days or so.Thanks Charlie

If v8s were pulled there is a chance that some rear motor mount parts may have been dislodged and fell in bilge. Happened to me too. If it does, you will never align anything.

 

[chartersj]

Also check out that the rear motor mounts in the flywheel housing haven't collapsed. Just had to change mine out to get it aligned properly