[C320-list] Engine alignment

[Larry Frank]

Chuck,

I haven't experienced the problem you are having but have done enough
alignments to know exactly what you are talking about.

Be sure to check that the shaft is centered in the stern tube (shaft log).
With the coupling disconnected and separated about 1/4 -1/2 inch you can
move the shaft athwartships until it hits the sides of the log and tell if
it is centered.  It may be that you are trying to align the engine to a
shaft that is not positioned correctly.

If this is not the problem another option would be to extend the slots on
the slotted plate if there is room rather than try to move the hole over a
little in the engine beds.

Larry
WindSwept C320 #246

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chuck and
Kathy
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 5:29 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] Engine alignment

I spent several hours yesterday aligning my engine and shaft, but found that
I could not move the front of the engine far enough to port to get proper
alignment.  The slots in the front motor mounts are bottomed out and there
is still a lot of horizontal misalignment.   And I can't move the rear motor
mounts to starboard and still get the shaft to align.

 

Has anyone else experienced this?  It seems like the shaft is angled to
port.  If I drill new holes for the motor mounts, is there a backer
underneath the fiberglass that I can tap into?  Thanks for any suggestions

 

Chuck Mueller 

Northwind #676