34 cat engine forward mounting questions
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Yes if i know what i need.How does the coupler work?Normally the rear mount height is fixed because it sits on the transom.I understand the engine mounting bit.Just unsure how to couple it.Motors aren't in yet.
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Get on one of the parts sites and look up the parts for a bravo motor staggered setup. Once you see the parts, you'll figure it out.
You'll need front and rear full motor mounts.
The bell housing holds a carrier bearing that connects the driveshaft to the flywheel.
There's another carrier bearing on the transom plate.
I've also seen custom setups where a U joint is bolted directly to the flywheel. These flywheel flange/U joints are found in the jet boat section of marine parts catalog. The bell housing is then used to just hold the driveline cover. You dont use a rubber coupler with this, so I'm not sure how well they work.
You'll need front and rear full motor mounts.
The bell housing holds a carrier bearing that connects the driveshaft to the flywheel.
There's another carrier bearing on the transom plate.
I've also seen custom setups where a U joint is bolted directly to the flywheel. These flywheel flange/U joints are found in the jet boat section of marine parts catalog. The bell housing is then used to just hold the driveline cover. You dont use a rubber coupler with this, so I'm not sure how well they work.
Last edited by rdoactive; 07-15-2008 at 03:30 PM.





