[Alberg30] Engine Alignment

[Kevin Blanc]

I'm not sure about whether it will deflect enough to detect, but an 
Alberg on stands over a winter will definitely "reshape".

schuylki at vanent.vanebros.com wrote:

>Shaft alignment is measured with a feeler guage to several /thousandths of
>an inch. 1/8" is a tad excessive-That will affect the bearings in your
>transmission. I guess you didn't notice if there was an alignment problem
>when originally disconnectiong the shaft? I mean, do you think the
>misalignment was a prexisting condition or the result of recent
>modifications? One is not supposed to do a final shaft adjustment until the
>boat is in the water, but I really doubt a boat hull built like an Alberg
>will deflect on the ways.
>
>Anyway, to answer your question, the engine will need to be shimmed to
>match the shaft. Shims go under the motor mounts; more of a tedious job
>than particularly difficult.
>
>Michael
>#220
>
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