Hey everyone.
I'm installing a 1985 Mercruiser 260 hp from my donor boat into my project boat and I'm having a hard time getting the engine aligned. I have the alignment tool and the most I can get it into the coupler is about 1/2".
I'm thinking that if I took out the gimbal bearing and then inserted the alignment tool, then I can at least eyeball it to get it closer, then put the gimbal bearing back in and give it the finishing touches. Is this a bad idea? I figure that the most I'll lose is that I'll have to buy a new gimbal bearing if I damage it during removal (it's new, so I'd think it should come out easily)
I'm installing a 1985 Mercruiser 260 hp from my donor boat into my project boat and I'm having a hard time getting the engine aligned. I have the alignment tool and the most I can get it into the coupler is about 1/2".
I'm thinking that if I took out the gimbal bearing and then inserted the alignment tool, then I can at least eyeball it to get it closer, then put the gimbal bearing back in and give it the finishing touches. Is this a bad idea? I figure that the most I'll lose is that I'll have to buy a new gimbal bearing if I damage it during removal (it's new, so I'd think it should come out easily)