outdrive install...

nrob84

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so i have a 87 wellcraft with a 470 merc engine with a se106 outdrive, i replaced the gimbal bearing and now im trying to install the outdrive, i know it is tight, i rotated the prop and the shaft slid into the motor and went on aout another inch but i can get it to the point where the threads on the studs are inside the outdrive holes but then it stops. tried tapping on it with a rubber hammer alittle but didnt wanna budge. oh yea. the 2 grooves on the drive shaft, are those supposed to have o rings in them? or no... is it normal for it to be this tight? any tricks? THANX for any help!!! this forum is a life saver.
 

achris

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Re: outdrive install...

The 'o' ring grooves should have 'o' rings in them.... They are normally tight, especially with new 'o' rings on. I use a size 11 installation tool... :D:D (my right boot)

Chris......
 

Bt Doctur

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Re: outdrive install...

Installing a new bearing needs to be aligned with the coupler using the alignment bar
The bearing swivels in the race and you move it around with the bar checking the alignment.
Once the bar slips in easily ,your good to go.
 

jtmarten

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Re: outdrive install...

+1
Sounds like the bearing needs to be aligned. Grease the end of the alignment tool, where the grease is pushed off is where its too tight. The tool should slide in/out of the coupler fairly easily.
 

achris

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Re: outdrive install...

Maybe you guys ^^^ didn't see this...

... i rotated the prop and the shaft slid into the motor and went on about another inch ....

The bearing's ok... He's up against the 'o' rings....

Chris........
 

nrob84

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Re: outdrive install...

well i tried kicking it a few times, hmmm not budging, im gonna try alittle more, but it is 10:30 im sure my neighbor hates me by now.. if i cant get it in the next few times im gonna pick up the tool from a friend in the morning and double check the alignment... damn things bustin my balls....
 

Bt Doctur

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Re: outdrive install...

When everything is correct you will be able to push it on to within a 1/8 inch.
no kicking, No 6x6 posts, No car bumper, etc.
 

bruceb58

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Re: outdrive install...

You did check the alignment first right?
 

nrob84

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Re: outdrive install...

i didnt personally because i ordered a tool and it wont be here till next mon... so i had a friend who works on boats for a living check it on his lunch break today and he said it was good... however i am convinced he just didnt wanna adjust it cuz it does NOT go in... damn thing made me break a sweat. sooo im going to pick up the tool tomorrow morning and check it for myself.... just goes to show you, if you want something done right do it yourself...
 

cr2k

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Re: outdrive install...

Yea, if the good ol' MerKick don't do it something is amiss.
 

bruceb58

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Re: outdrive install...

Even if it does go in, it doesn't mean the alignment is good. It means that it might be close but you are going to have more chance of ruining the coupler.
 

bigskiohio

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Re: outdrive install...

dont rush it or you will be pulling engine to replace coupler, so get the bar and align, it will take longer the 5 min.
 

nola mike

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Re: outdrive install...

had this prob a few weeks ago--i did use an alignment tool and still had a prob. where you hang up is a function of which o-ring is sticking. i've now had it hang on both the first and second o-rings. take both the o-rings off and re-install. it should then go on easily. also make sure you're not catching on the shift fork. if all is well, as chris says, proceed with mercruiser special tool #11.
 

nrob84

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Re: outdrive install...

thank you for all your input, i did get the tool, checked the alignment for myself, figures, its close but off a bit, sooo i adjusted the motor till it slid in REAL easy and the grooves were good. as you all said i put the out drive on, rotated the prop to align the splines, then gave it a little "merkick" and WOW its on... finished up a few things and WENT FISHING!!! didnt catch a whole lot, few skate and scup. and a few ice cold cans of beer... but anyway seems good now. thanks for ALL your help. got another question but that is for another post. see you all there!!!!!
 
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