Engine alignment

[Edwinh1234]

I’ve got a new rebuilt engine & all the shops around me don’t have an alignment tool for a 1997. I really don’t wanna pay 200 for something I’ll use for 10 minutes. Is there other alternatives or ways to properly align an engine? I know some guys say they don’t use one but I really don’t want any damage to my engine after paying for it to be rebuilt. Thanks

 

[etemplet]

You can't align an engine without the tool. It won't even be close. I've tried more than once just to see what I could do and each time it was a mile off. Whatever you do, align the engine properly as it is the surest way for long engine life.

You can try posting where you live someone nearby may have the tool. Good Luck !!

 

[Edwinh1234]

Does anyone near Tennessee have an engine alignment tool? I can rent one. Thanks in advance

 

[WhiskeyD]

Im in Charlotte NC if you want to bring the ski over and use mine.

 

[Poormanracing]

What machine is it

 

[Poormanracing]

To get you close to where you won't have an issue take jet pump apart get a piece of straight rod the same size as impeller shaft.turn the motor side down to size of drive shat spines and line it up using the pump.

 

[soccerdad]

Here is tool I made for cheap. Note that some question it and some love it. It is simple and I aligned all my motors with it. And the drive shafts are not bound up and carbon seals are not showing any weird wear. YMMV
Inexpensive engine alignment tool- DIY