Alingment question

[tom135]

Hi All

Looking for a little help. I have a 1989 4.3L Merc with an Alpha 1 Gen 1. My problem is with alingment.

Iinserted the tool, and it looks like it is going in all the way. The last 1/4 inch or so there is a little bit of resistance, then seems to pop in place. When I try to retract the tool, I have give it a good wiggle to get it out. Seems like it is binding to me.

So I decided to lower the front mounts and periodically check the alingment. It still seems to go in all the way. But when I grease the tool, I get markings at the 6 o'clock position.

My question is; did I lower the mounts too far, as indicated by the marks? Is it OK if the tool seems to pop into place the last 1/4 inch of insertion.

If anyone has any tips that could help me out, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Tom

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Alingment question

If you are getting the deep marks at the 6:00 position, you need to raise the front mounts.

 

[myredchevys]

Re: Alingment question

How far should the end of the tool go in? I have about an inch of spline marks before it gets tight. Is this far enough?

 

[Don S]

Re: Alingment question

Have a look at this thread, and watch the videos.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=382029

 

[tom135]

Re: Alingment question

Thanks for all the help. I'll try once again when I get off work.

Cheers
Tom