Installing new 5.7 engine

[Dburch89]

I am fixing to stab my fresh 350 to my omc cobra drive the boats an 89 vip valiant, the motor was blown an out when I got it my question is are there any snags and secrets to putting the motor back in and getting it mated to the outdrive

 

[Maclin]

Re: Installing new 5.7 engine

I am pretty sure the drive needs to be off, then mount the engine. Then use alignment tool to check gimbal bearing to engine coupler alignment, adjust engine mounts as needed.

 

[Maclin]

Re: Installing new 5.7 engine

...but maybe you knew that already...

 

[Dburch89]

Re: Installing new 5.7 engine

If the engine mounts are in the exact same spot why would it not just set right back In the hole like stabbing a motor to a tranny

 

[QC]

Re: Installing new 5.7 engine

Because you should not assume the mounts and the points it mounts to on the new block are absolutely, 100% identically positioned as they were with the other block. You should always align. So simple to remove the drive as well.

 

[Dburch89]

Re: Installing new 5.7 engine

K how do I remove the drive

 

[Bulbash]

Re: Installing new 5.7 engine

K how do I remove the drive

Undo 6 Nuts on the upper portion of the drive, disconnect hydrolic rams from the drive, pull the drive off.... Simple

 

[Dburch89]

Re: Installing new 5.7 engine

Ok thanks I plan to buy a manual to help with these things

 

[jc turtle]

Re: Installing new 5.7 engine

Dburch, make sure you buy an OMC manual, not a Seloc. There is a big difference
in content. John

 

[Idlespeedonly]

Re: Installing new 5.7 engine

Here is a link to a digital manual. It should serve well for general information.
http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/omc-information-334348.html