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Old 05-11-2002 | 02:45 PM
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Does anyone know the correct part number for the engine alignment tool for Bravo gimbal and 502 engine(1995)? I was told it was 91-805475A1, which I purchased. But the end does not fit into my engine coupler.
 
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Old 05-11-2002 | 03:16 PM
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That I know of their is only 1 BRAVO alignment tool. If the tool starts to go in and then stops ---your engine is out of alignment. If it enters the end of the coupling it is the right tool.
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Old 05-11-2002 | 03:24 PM
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Tinkerboat, that would make sense IF my engine was in my boat! I was planning on putting the engine in tomorrow so I went and bought the tool. With the engine sitting out of the boat the tool will not go in. It is very, very close but just a little too big. I checked for any burrs in the coupler but cannot feel any. I just talked to the place where I bought it and they also told me there is just one alignment tool. I am starting to wonder if I got the 1 out of 142,279,663 that was machined incorrectly! That would be my luck!
 
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Old 05-11-2002 | 03:28 PM
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The end without the knurling goes into the coupling. just kidding. take it back and get another one. have the place check it before you take it home.
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Old 05-11-2002 | 03:47 PM
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That's what I was going to do, but of course I bought the last one! No one else around has one in stock.
 
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Old 05-11-2002 | 03:59 PM
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If you live near GR you can borrow mine.
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Old 05-11-2002 | 05:07 PM
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I'm about 90 miles away. My friend that lives in Zeeland may be coming up here tonight or tomorrow. I'll give him a call. I appreciate the offer.
 
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Old 05-12-2002 | 09:29 AM
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blackhawk,
This may seem silly, but try the other end of the tool, it's made to fit different applications, my HP 500 EFI's and all Bravo I's use the solid end , that tool is the same as mine(mine measures 1.008" on the diameter that goes into the engine coupler). The threaded end is for transmission/TRS's III, IV V, and VI drives.
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Old 05-13-2002 | 11:09 AM
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did you get the correct tool? I know a guy that makes them at a fraction of the merc price and they work great.
 
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Old 05-13-2002 | 12:53 PM
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Boathead

Yes, I was using the solid end. There was a slip of paper that explained the two different ends. Thanks for the measurement! I will measure mine with a micrometer tonight. I'm guessing it's a couple thousands too big.

Tinkerboat, thanks for the offer to borrow yours. My friend didn't come up North and I don't have the time to drive right now. If I can't make mine work, I may have to make the time!
 
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