LMBoat
Well-Known Member
Hi All,
I need some help. I’m trying to finish a prop shaft/coupler alignment on my boat (’99 450EB w/ Cummins 6CTA’s, and they are v-drives).
I’ve determined that the front end (fan belt end) of the strb engine needs to move inboard, probably just 1/8” or so. I have all the engine mount bolts loose, but can’t figure out how to scoootch over a 2,000 lbs engine. The best Idea I have at the moment is to use a “come along” device attached to the port engine to pull the strb over. But I’m afraid that I will pull the port engine out of alignment that way.
I know several people on the form have dealt with alignment issues. What is the best way to move the strb engine? Ideas?
Thanks, as always.
Larry
I need some help. I’m trying to finish a prop shaft/coupler alignment on my boat (’99 450EB w/ Cummins 6CTA’s, and they are v-drives).
I’ve determined that the front end (fan belt end) of the strb engine needs to move inboard, probably just 1/8” or so. I have all the engine mount bolts loose, but can’t figure out how to scoootch over a 2,000 lbs engine. The best Idea I have at the moment is to use a “come along” device attached to the port engine to pull the strb over. But I’m afraid that I will pull the port engine out of alignment that way.
I know several people on the form have dealt with alignment issues. What is the best way to move the strb engine? Ideas?
Thanks, as always.
Larry