Ray,

I'm starting to think I may beat you to the water this year
I've recieved all my parts and will have some time off to start assembly of engines

Better hurry up!!! or are you still looking for the skinny person

I think I got it set I just have to remount the drives now. I fiddled with the alignment tool and pushed a little harder on it now it goes all the way in and out, Not with two fingers but I have to pull it with my whole hand. The other drive is dead nuts on and the tool goes in easier. This one takes a little more effort but I think with all the B.S. it is going to take to adjust the motor I will just let it go. I will be installing the first drive maybe today, But I have a "talent show" to go to tonite for my daughter. By the weekend for sure I will have the drives back on. After the drives are installed I need to Bleed the trim cylinders and Hydraulic steering. And I am waiting for new tie bar parts from BAM before it will be ready.

I need to figure out how I am going to run it on the hose I dont think the merc LWP Boot will work on the IMCO's and they dont make one either. I figured I would hook up a pair of rubber boots with a hose coupling in it

Then I need to finish the Hot Water heater (Tyler Removed) and pump hook ups. I ordered a Isotemp hot water heater I am still waiting for it to come in. I plan on mounting under the rear bench on the Port side pushing it as far in as I can. Once it is ready for the water this may be a next winter project depending on timing.

My marina does not start service untill May 15th, I may be ready for that following weekend.

P.S. Take lots of pictures!

here is how close I am to putting on the drives, Just need a little time

Ray, I like the 16 pound "Drive Installation and Alignment" tool leaning up against the transom...

"This *BAM* drive *THUD* is *WHACK* gonna *BOOM* fit, dammit!"

Sad thing I had to use it to get the gimble bearing in. It only took about 4 hits!



Well now I have had another setback
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forum/sh...threadid=23543

When will it end!

Ray,
I was getting ready to post a crack about the sledge then I saw your post

I will make a couple of calls

Thanks Scott but I allready decided to buy a new one, I called Marc at BAM and he is getting one right out to me.

I also called Tyler about the engine alignment, He said bring it up to him on saturday and he will take care of it while I wait. Cant beat that.

Well I guess you can disregard my email
Thats great he is willing to help you out. Guess there are still some good folks out there.

I just had a positive experience with JimV from the board. They have been honest and helpfull. Can't wait to try out the new heads and cam combo!

Don't you have to pull the motor to replace that assembly? Or am I not thinking clear on how it's attatched

Nope thank god, It is just the Bell Housing, The actual part the drive bolts up to, I have to remove the pivot pins from the left and right side, Water feed line, drive fluid hose and driveshaft bellows. No big deal......we will see.