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2D-8 – MCM MODELS - BRAVO MODELS WITH DRIVE SHAFT EXTENSIONS 90-823225--1 1096
b. Recheck Step 8. If Step 8 is not as specified,
adjust and recheck Step 9a. Continue this
process until both Steps 8 and 9a are as spe-
cified.
10. After engine has been aligned correctly, fasten
front and rear engine mounts to stringers. Tighten
securely.
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a - Mounting Bolts
Typical Mounting Shown
a
a
11. Position protractor on starter housing cover
plate, as shown. Now, raise or lower front engine
mount adjusting nuts as required so that protrac-
tor needle reads exactly the same number of de-
grees as that recorded in Step 1.
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a - Flywheel Housing
b - Starter Housing Cover Plate
c - Protractor
Thru-Prop Exhaust Shown
b
c
a
12. Position protractor on drive shaft and recheck
angle. Angle should be the same as that re-
corded in Step 6. If not, raise or lower all four en-
gine mount adjustment nuts an equal amount un-
til correct angle is reached.
13. Tighten ALL engine mount nuts securely. Bend
washer tab down on each adjustment nut.
72536
a - Nut and Lockwasher (5.7L - Locknut Only)
b - Adjustment Nut
c - Turn Adjustment Nut in This Direction (Counterclockwise)
to Raise Front of Engine
d - Slotted Hole toward Front of Engine
e - Tab Washer
b
c
d
a
e