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fireboatpilot 06-13-2020 06:17 PM

Mounting Extension boxes and Drives
 
I'm about to put my boat back together after a 2 year layup. The engines are 540's, 700hp@. It was winterized properly and oils changed before layup. I am guessing that I will have to drain the fuel tanks, change filters and pull carb bowls before attempting to start. My bigger issue is I need to re-install the extension boxes and drives and I have never done that before so I don't know how to properly seal them, any torque specs for the transom bolts etc.. I have new foam seals but should I also use any type of sealant on them? Any more advice would be appreciated, THANKS!

outonsafari 06-13-2020 07:23 PM

I would torque the extension box in the same pattern, number of passes and torque the transom assembly calls for.
what box and drive do you have?
what engine mounts?
i would also look real hard at alignment.

fireboatpilot 06-13-2020 08:47 PM


Originally Posted by outonsafari (Post 4743427)
I would torque the extension box in the same pattern, number of passes and torque the transom assembly calls for.
what box and drive do you have?
what engine mounts?
i would also look real hard at alignment.

I have Stellings boxes and Imco SC drives. Transom assemblies are Merc HP's. Alignment isn't an issue since I am running drive line with driveshafts. Engines on rail mounts. Do you happen to knoe the torque spec for the transom assys?

Griff 06-14-2020 01:26 AM

25 ft lbs for ext boxes and pretty much anything that is bolted through the transom
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