CAGE RATTLER
Cadet
- Joined
- Jun 15, 2009
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- 10
Im haveing problems removing my bravo1 outdrive.
Im getting a little gap and it wiggles so its not the bolts holding it.
Transom assembly was new in 09 and new 496 mag engine was put in last season.
I had trouble getting engine aligned after new engine went in. I got it aligned as best as i could and forced the outdrive on a bit. (I know, stupid move)
I was getting a knocking sound when turning past 80% left or right and tried adjusting the engine mount bolts to try to stop the knocking but never got rid of the knocking sound and just finished off the season that way. Just didnt turn it to far when possible.
The transom was redone when the new assembly went on and the guy that did the transom drilled the holes crooked and i believe the crooked assembly alignment is whats causing the engine alignment problems but the old engine went back in then and i had no knocking till the new engine went in. Went from an 03 350 MAG to a 2010 496 mag.
Im assuming its just real tight at the splines.
Ive tried everything to remove this drive and its stuck.
The only thing i havent tried was using the trim with a block of wood between the top of the drive and outer transom plate. I read that this may work on another forum post but the last thing I want to do is break something, especially the new transom assembly.
Is it safe to attempt using the trim to force it off?? Has anyone here done that??
Im getting a little gap and it wiggles so its not the bolts holding it.
Transom assembly was new in 09 and new 496 mag engine was put in last season.
I had trouble getting engine aligned after new engine went in. I got it aligned as best as i could and forced the outdrive on a bit. (I know, stupid move)
I was getting a knocking sound when turning past 80% left or right and tried adjusting the engine mount bolts to try to stop the knocking but never got rid of the knocking sound and just finished off the season that way. Just didnt turn it to far when possible.
The transom was redone when the new assembly went on and the guy that did the transom drilled the holes crooked and i believe the crooked assembly alignment is whats causing the engine alignment problems but the old engine went back in then and i had no knocking till the new engine went in. Went from an 03 350 MAG to a 2010 496 mag.
Im assuming its just real tight at the splines.
Ive tried everything to remove this drive and its stuck.
The only thing i havent tried was using the trim with a block of wood between the top of the drive and outer transom plate. I read that this may work on another forum post but the last thing I want to do is break something, especially the new transom assembly.
Is it safe to attempt using the trim to force it off?? Has anyone here done that??