On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 20:05:57 GMT, Jim Kelly wrote:

The transmission is direct coupled to the prop shaft. The prop shaft is
supported on the other end by a cutlass bearing that employs a rubber
insert. Although the rubber insert will absorb some vibration and very
minor misalignment, it is important to verify alignment at the coupling
on the transmission. This is done by taking out the bolts holding the
two coupling halves together, separating the halves slightly and checking
alignment with a feeler gauge. This must be done with the boat in the
water.

Ah - makes sense. So the whole drive train, engine/tranny/shaft/prop
are at some sort of angle then?

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
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