Aligning motor

[ksarge91]

Probably a stupid question but how are you guys aligning motors in skis where you can't see the couplers? Mirrors?

Thanks

 

[onequicktang]

reach down and feel, make sure the fingers are even

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

You could use a straight edge and small mirror.

 

[Yami-Rider]

Use a 2.5mm shim and make sure all the fingers have the same gap. If the bottom fingers are tighter together then the top, that means the front of the motor needs to come up and visa versa, thatll get your alignment perfect.

 

[Christian_83]

Mirror If you cant see the coupler in a straight line, a shim or similar on 2-3mm (gab between couplers) and a straight edge.

 

[Christian_83]

Keep in mind, it does pay off to use that ekstra 2 or 2 hours, to get the alignment 100% straight. Then mark up all engine shims and what mounts the sit at.

 

[ksarge91]

Thanks everyone for the tips. I'll take a crack at it. Never aligned a motor where I can't just lay a straight edge on the couplers and look directly at it.

 

[SteveC]

Maybe this is obvious, but do you shim without the rubber widget between couplers? The idea being align and label without that in there applying pressure. Then pull apart, insert the widget, reassemble. Or is that being too picky?

 

[zyxwvu44]

Maybe this is obvious, but do you shim without the rubber widget between couplers? The idea being align and label without that in there applying pressure. Then pull apart, insert the widget, reassemble. Or is that being too picky?

Absolutely without the rubber dampener. It will shove the couplers in a better position without being properly alligned.

Also bolt down motor and make sure. Then unbolt, move forward and put dampener in.

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