I have the gear shifter in FORWARD, not all the way just enough to engage..
and it seems as if the splines went together. I tried to rotate the prop
CCW but it wouldn't budge.. And i wasn't to the point where the shift
coupler connects...

How hard should i attempt to turn the prop? Should I put some weight behind
it? I don't want to strip or grind anything...


"JIMinFL" wrote in message
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The gear shifter must also be in forward. Try stepping on the left side of
the prop while moving the drive into position. This will help to engage
the splines.
Jim
"oelf92" wrote in message
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I have a 94' mercruise v8 5.7 liter w/ alpha i gen2 drive. I had to
remove it to fix a leak in the gear lube. Upon attempting to reinstall
the drive I am having problems getting it all the way in. I can get it as
far as the beginnings of the bolts but then it doesn't go any further.. I
have the assistance of 2 other people lifting and guiding.. the shift
shafts are aligned, but it doesn't seem to get to the point where the
would go together. The drive is engaged in the FORWARD position....

I know there has to be a trick of the trade to do this... any help is
greatly appreciated..

Thanks!!

-Matt