STARTING Engine Alignment- shaft centered in sterntube?

[Frank60]

Originally Posted by sanibel sailor

Not quite sure what is unique in my situation requiring the silicone bellows. The current one has held up 13 years without problems.
I already have purchased the refurb kit with standard bellows. The only other thing the pro offers is a shaft collar which is easily sourced and not really needed if the set screws are properly installed

If it's been working for you, that's great. I have a similar misalignment, and the pro seals worked better for me. I had excessive carbon spraying from the regular ones, and they only lasted about 3 years before I had minor leaking start.

[boatpoker]

Originally Posted by sanibel sailor

I replaced one engine mount that was bad.
I am getting ready to realign the engine to the shaft. My shaft is about 42"(1.1m)

Engine mounts should be replaced in pairs, You are already defeated ( or soon will be by changing only one ).

[Icarus]

Center the shaft in the sterntube... Plus-minus a coue of mil or so... Stands to reason.