Can I allign the engine with out buying the tool from SBT?

[raamedicva]

What do I need to know about aligning the the new engine? I want to make sure It is done correctly, so I dont break anything.

 

[scooper77515]

Good question...mine comes in next week, and I will be doing it too.

 

[timmyboy76]

heck w/ align tool, I set motor in, hooked everything up, then few turns before tighten, on the motor mounting bolts, I hit start button couple times. Aligned it right up, then tighten her down...(may get different opinions on this subject, though)

 

[raamedicva]

Motor allignment

Sounds easy enough...does anyone have any other suggestions? It sounds like it can't be done w/ out the allignment tool...is that correct?

 

[nswillin]

The way timmy suggest is doable. Technically you have to use the alignment tool. If this is a new engine, I would recommend using this because you probably have to use different shims to get it right. If it's the same engine and you just pulled it to rebuild or whatever then the way Timmy suggest is good, make make sure it is aligned perfectly, and old shims are reused in the exact spot. SBT has the tool for 150 and if you send it back they'll give you a refund on half of it. Also you can rent this tool from www.seadoosource.com :cheers:

 

[JESSECONSOPOLUS]

ya i just left my shims where they were before the pull, then sat the sucker right back in.....new engine though????? prob get the tool man, save u a headache!!:ack: