Alignment tool stuck

[Jakem]

Good day fellas...I have managed to get my tool stuck....again....gen 1...it fully slid in to coupler and its cam back a bit but now stuck and I can't remember how I got it out before. Help please

 

[alldodge]

Might try bumping the starter and retry to remove.

Did it take much force to insert?
Should always use 2 fingers, if it takes more then that to go in, stop and remove

 

[Jakem]

It went in pretty easy . Definitely didn't have to fight it in. I haven't re installed all my wiring yet

 

[ScottinAZ]

im betting its suction holding it in with the grease..... My tool has provisions for a screw in eye in the end of the tool.... perhaps yours has the same.

 

[airshot]

Did you make an adjustment to a mount with the tool inside ?? That will often pinch them in place.

 

[Jakem]

No adjustments no....I'll try the starter bump and just keep working at it

 

[Alumarine]

Vice grips on the end of the bar and tap with a hammer.

 

[alldodge]

Can tie a rope (chain is better) to the bar and tie other end to something a bit heavy like a sledge hammer. Now pull it quick away from bar. You made a slide hammer puller

 

[1960 Starflite]

im betting its suction holding it in with the grease..... My tool has provisions for a screw in eye in the end of the tool.... perhaps yours has the same.

My bar wasn't threaded on Knurled end but is now, 3/8"-16

 

[Jakem]

Alright I'll give the slide hammer trick a go...I hooked up wiring and bumped starter...didn't help...boat started though lol. It seems really stuck...

 

[Jakem]

Ya it ain't coming out...I don't get it...shall I raise or lower engine mounts ...

 

[Bt Doctur]

Did the drive come off very easily? did you replace the gimbal gearing?
try tapping the tool end in all directions ,then pull
When removed drill a hole in the end or drill and tap for a eye bolt

 

[alldodge]

Ya it ain't coming out...I don't get it...shall I raise or lower engine mounts ...

You could try but the problem is you don't know which way is correct

Slide hammer works better with a chain but its getting the chain to hold

 

[Jakem]

The drive came off easy and I didn't change bearing. What did change and I should have mentioned is the transom has been rebuilt. I'm guessing the holes are off a tad. Can't be much though or it wouldn't have slid in relatively easy. I'll weld

 

[cyclops222]

Can you drill & tap a threaded hole for a 1/4" or 5/16" eye bolt That will help to yank very straight.
Do you have Rubber or plastic gloves ? Yes Put them on. Then TWIST and PULL at the same time. A drop of oil right where the friction fit in the transom is. Will help reduce the " PINCHING FRICTION by the transom.

 

[Jakem]

I went and bought a good slide hammer set...welded a chain on straight...a few smacks and out she came. I them did some trial and errors and got the tool sliding fully in and easy out. Thanks gentleman

 

[Jakem]

Outdrive slide right on...had to turn prop twice and she slid home