bravo re-install
09-22-2013 | 09:09 AM
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thanks for the input everyone . sounds like the alignment must be off a hair . we assumed by putting all the same parts on exactly the same as they came off it would be aligned . guess i get to order an alignment tool now .
09-22-2013 | 09:10 AM
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ok I think your stringers are rotten,,,lol,,
had that happen numerous times,,if its just the last 3/4" that wont go in most likely its the 2 larger o rings on the shaft binding when they hit the gimbal bearing,,
you can verify this by removing the o rings and try installing the out drive I bet it will slide all the way in,,,I just start a nut on each side and slowly tighten evenly and it goes right in..
if it was the alignment you would not be able to push the outdrive that far in..
the prop does not turn because your in gear
had that happen numerous times,,if its just the last 3/4" that wont go in most likely its the 2 larger o rings on the shaft binding when they hit the gimbal bearing,,
you can verify this by removing the o rings and try installing the out drive I bet it will slide all the way in,,,I just start a nut on each side and slowly tighten evenly and it goes right in..
if it was the alignment you would not be able to push the outdrive that far in..
the prop does not turn because your in gear
09-22-2013 | 10:01 AM
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Personally, I would double check the alignment first. You may be able to eventually get the drive crammed on if the alignment is a little off, but at the expense of soon having to pull the drive and motor to put a new expensive coupler on. (and that's after the coupler goes when your running and leaves you stranded) Whoya on here sells alignment tools cheap
09-22-2013 | 10:36 AM
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Here is the tool I got.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALIGNMENT-GI...cd1bb4&vxp=mtr
Or you can get this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAVO-ALPHA-...4b4b02&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALIGNMENT-GI...cd1bb4&vxp=mtr
Or you can get this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAVO-ALPHA-...4b4b02&vxp=mtr
09-22-2013 | 01:26 PM
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09-22-2013 | 02:31 PM
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Seeing as you removed your engine there is a good chance your coupler is not aligned properly and is stuck. Slide your alignment tool in and bang it on all four sides with a rubber mallet to set it in position. This should allow your bar to slide with just two finger. If is is still tough to move, put alittle film of grease on the end and slide it in and out with out rotateing, this will show where your splines are hitting and which way the engine ato move.
If you dont have an alignment tool, DON'T INSTALL THE DRIVE!
If you dont have an alignment tool, DON'T INSTALL THE DRIVE!
Last edited by blue thunder; 09-22-2013 at 02:36 PM.
