Alignment

[chunky]

Need to check my engine alignment but have no idea how to.
Has anyone a how to list of what to do, pics would also make it easier to understand.

 

[robertg]

Stick a feeler guage between the couplers and check the clearance in several different positions. The gap between the couplers should be the same as you turn the motor over. Use a straight edge to see if both couplers are rotating on the same axis.

 

[chunky]

What do you do with the straight edge, could you give more detail?

 

[robertg]

What do you do with the straight edge, could you give more detail?

Kind of hard to describe without a picture but the straight edge should be square to both couplers.

 

[chunky]

I think i know what you mean now, do you put the straight edge on top of the coupler running the same direction as drive shaft and the two couplers should sit flush with the straight edge?
If so i have just done this and my coupler on the engine side is slightly lower.
Do i need to shim up the back or the whole motor?

 

[robertg]

I think i know what you mean now, do you put the straight edge on top of the coupler running the same direction as drive shaft and the two couplers should sit flush with the straight edge?
If so i have just done this and my coupler on the engine side is slightly lower.
Do i need to shim up the back or the whole motor?

Yes but then check to see if the coupler gap is the same everywhere.

 

[chunky]

Cheers rob
I`m hoping this clears my vibration problem!

 

[Flash-FX]

While your at it , check out your motor mounts and bearing housing.:cheer:

 

[chunky]

Motor mounts are brand new, bearings are good too.
Ordered some shims will try and get it aligned right.