Rod Bearing Alignment Fixture V-6 Looper

[TigerSharkCrazy]

I'm rebuilding my 1986 200 Evinrude.The manual says to use a rod bearing alignment fixture or damage will be done. My question is do I need it or is there a better way? Where can I get one if needed?

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: Rod Bearing Alignment Fixture V-6 Looper

You don't need the fixture. If you look closely, you will see these rods' have a broken seam, and will only fit one way. Carefully tighten the rod, side to side, checking the seam with a lead pencil as you go. If the cap is out of alignment, you will feel it with the pencil.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Rod Bearing Alignment Fixture V-6 Looper

Exactly. The tool doesn't have anything to do with the bearing. It's to align the cap only. We've found it's easier and better to do it by hand.

 

[TigerSharkCrazy]

Re: Rod Bearing Alignment Fixture V-6 Looper

You don't need the fixture. If you look closely, you will see these rods' have a broken seam, and will only fit one way. Carefully tighten the rod, side to side, checking the seam with a lead pencil as you go. If the cap is out of alignment, you will feel it with the pencil.

Can you explain with a little more detail. I don't understand the pencil thing.

 

[iwombat]

Re: Rod Bearing Alignment Fixture V-6 Looper

Where the rod cap joins the rod there's a seam. That seam should be almost invisible if aligned properly. If you run a pencil over the outside, making a mark across the seam, the pencil shouldn't grab.