Re: 88' 3.0L MERCRUSIER/ALPHA 1
Bruce, Yes you can do that ! If you don't change the adjustable engine mount(s)you won't change the alignment by taking off the stern drive. It is possible (but doesn't always happen) to kinda knock your gimbal bearing off center though when you pull the upper 1/2 off. The gimbal bearing can move up and down, right and left in its carrier. Thats ok, but it could lead you to believe you've knocked things out of alignment when you go to put things back together, as the bearing will be slightly rolled to one side from perfect alignment. An alignment tool is a valuable tool for straightening out the bearing in its carrier as well as being able to check your alignment every time you have things apart.....Dave