installing the engine in the boat

[76cole]

ok here goes installed the engine at 36" in the boat without drilling anymore holes in the rails. thing is the engine is crooked in the boat by about 1/8" to 1/4" how big of a deal is that or is it alright to be off alittle bit off? thanks
76cole :cool:

[ColeTR1]

Does it have a drive shaft with U joints. If so its best to have it a little off.

[Morg]

Define Crooked?
Crank not running parellel to the stringers??
Crank not running horizontal to the stringers??
Motor not straight up & down??

[76cole]

crooked as in not straight with the stringers. yes it has a driveshaft with u-joints
76cole :cool:

[Morg]

Like Cole said you do need the motor to be a little off. This rotates the needle bearings in the u-joints.
This is usually achieved by raising the height of the motor slightly.
I was told by an old master that you want the motor plates to be square with v-drive plate to reduce vibration.
Dont know about your deal. I would try to straighten it out, especially if you can spot it with your eye. The last thing you need is one of your buddie's giving you a bad time about you set-up. Just ask Cole Man II.
Morg.

[wsuwrhr]

I am pretty sure you want it parallel, but slightly higher.
Brian