stuck transom plates

[Mike_B]

I'm trying to remove the inner and outer transom plates on my '86 alpha1 for the first time ever. I've got the steering unhooked and the 6 nuts and bolts out but cant budge the plates. Any tricks or sweet spots to pry or whack to get it loose?

 

[coastalcruiser]

Re: stuck transom plates

the inside tansom sheild should be easy unless your y tube is on post a photo once you get that off put some nuts on the inside studs and whack the studs with a hammer! use hardwood if your a bad aim.
the nuts will keep the outer transom from falling and help if you ding the thread

 

[Mike_B]

Re: stuck transom plates

the inside tansom sheild should be easy unless your y tube is on post a photo once you get that off put some nuts on the inside studs and whack the studs with a hammer! use hardwood if your a bad aim.
the nuts will keep the outer transom from falling and help if you ding the thread

No Y-pipe, thru-hull exhaust. I'll try rapping the studs in the morning... neighbors wont like it at 1am

 

[fishrdan]

Re: stuck transom plates

I haven't done a Alpha 1, but have pulled a #1 Drive and a Alpha1 GenII. Both of those had 8 fasteners (nuts/studs or bolts) holding the gimble housing and transom plate on the transom.

I could be wrong, but I'd look for 2 more fasteners holding everything together.

 

[Bondo]

Re: stuck transom plates

Ayuh,...

The Gen.IIs,+ Bravos use 8 studs....

Mod.1s,+ the Alpha 1 only have 6...

Tapping on the nutted studs,+ possibly wooden tapered shims can be used to break the housings free....

 

[haulnazz15]

Re: stuck transom plates

There are 6 outside studs, but I believe there are two bolts on either side or just below the hole where the trim-limit sensor wires come through the transom plate (above where the drive shaft come through) that are holding you up.

 

[Fishermark]

Re: stuck transom plates

Yep - haulnass15 has a post where he has rebuilt his transom and you can see where the six bolts/studs are:

It's hard to see, but from this picture, you can also see where the top two bolts should be as well:

 

[Mike_B]

Re: stuck transom plates

Hah I left the two bolts right below the engine mounts in ... totally missed them. Had 6 fasteners out, thought I was done. Thanks a ton for the posts & pics guys, big help. The plates came right off.