Stern Drive Replacement ?

[16Pilot]

I got my motor back in but I cant get the stern drive back in. I tried to eyeball the coupler but I cant seem to get the drive in the whole way. Does anyone know where I can get this tool ? Any advice on installation would be helpful......Thanks! It is a 1990 OMC Cobra with a 4.3 One more thing, does anyone know where I can get a used 4.3L ?

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: Stern Drive Replacement ?

Put a large screw driver through the u joint and turn and wiggle it while pushing the drive on. You will know when you have it because it will slip right in.

 

[TwoBallScrewBall]

Re: Stern Drive Replacement ?

You can't eyeball the alignment, you're just going to break something. Cheeck ebay for the tool, I got mine for $40.

 

[KRS]

Re: Stern Drive Replacement ?

Wow, take it from me (my coupler came apart), get it aligned right, don't skimp, don't guess, and don't force it. Coupler replacement requires engine removal, and the coupler needs proper alignment.

 

[anesthes]

Re: Stern Drive Replacement ?

An old yoke works too btw. Basicly you dont want any resistance. If it doesnt slide in easy (almost fall in), then the engine is too high or low.<br /><br />-- Joe