Changing Motor Mounts
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Printed Date: November-15-2024 at 11:30pm
Topic: Changing Motor Mounts
Posted By: bchesley
Subject: Changing Motor Mounts
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 12:06pm
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I have a commander engine that uses the bushings inc. mounts and they are too rusty to do an alignment. I have four new mounts ready to go in but do not have access to a lift. Is there any way to change them with out a lift and do it safely? I am changing the strut bushing at the same time so I get a good smooth running boat. Thanks.
Brad ------------- 2001 SAN "Python Powered" |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 12:19pm
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Brad, Use the "old bottle jack under the exhaust manifolds trick". You'll need two small jacks between the stringers and the manifolds. Do the front (or rear) first then the other end. Works great! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: bchesley
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 12:42pm
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Are my commander manifolds strong enough for that? They are stainless steel log type and I am not sure how thick they are?
Brad ------------- 2001 SAN "Python Powered" |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 1:25pm
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Yes, any manifold is strong enough. Remember you will only be jacking one half of the engine at a time and that is on two spots. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: nuttyskier2002
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 2:58pm
I'm another user of this method and it works great. When supporting the engine this way you'll actually be surprised by how light the engine seems. And it is very safe. It's also very easy to get the engine re-aligned when using this method. ------------- 95 Malibu Echelon w/Mercruiser 350 Magnum Skier Former boats: 88 Ski Centurion Tru Trac II 59 Chris Craft Capri (woody) |
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