Fibergla$$ repair work on ’87 2001

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   Hey guys, first post here.  I posted a question on 2001.com and was hoping for some input from you guys as well.  I have an '87 2001 that had the prop, shaft, strut and rudder ripped off by the previous owner.  He had all the fibergla$$ work done and I bought it off him with all brand new parts to re-install.  My question is, how tight are the tolerances in reinstalling the shaft strut?  I think I can mount the strut my self then have someone more qualified and with the right tools adjust the shims for me.  What do you think?  Is this something I should pay someone to do?  Or is this a pretty straight forward operation?  Here is the link to the original post... http://the2001.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=468

Thanks guys

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illkid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February-03-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote illkid Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Fibergla$$ repair work on ’87 2001 Posted: February-03-2007 at 1:15am
	Hey guys, first post here. I posted a question on 2001.com and was hoping for some input from you guys as well. I have an '87 2001 that had the prop, shaft, strut and rudder ripped off by the previous owner. He had all the fibergla$$ work done and I bought it off him with all brand new parts to re-install. My question is, how tight are the tolerances in reinstalling the shaft strut? I think I can mount the strut my self then have someone more qualified and with the right tools adjust the shims for me. What do you think? Is this something I should pay someone to do? Or is this a pretty straight forward operation? Here is the link to the original post... http://the2001.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=468 Thanks guys

eric lavine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-13-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13413	Post Options Post Reply Quote eric lavine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-03-2007 at 7:05am
	Pay someone, dont trip over a dollar to pick up a nickle, alignment is very critical on a boat, it is time consuming and tedious and requires practice if you are going into it blind. alignment takes 10 minutes or 10 hours. if you attempt yourself read up on it first and get input from this site if you have questions. welcome to the site
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JMurph Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: January-06-2006 Location: Maryland/NC Status: Offline Points: 738	Post Options Post Reply Quote JMurph Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-03-2007 at 4:40pm
	illkid.....note Eric's signature line (not to mention the volumes of useful information he has posted on this site). He knows his stuff. If that was my boat, I would be calling around to find an expert that has 10 minutes to spare. Good luck! I hope it turns out great. -JMurph

Waterdog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: April-27-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2020	Post Options Post Reply Quote Waterdog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-03-2007 at 5:54pm
	illkid I think you should let a pro do it.Mis-aline it and you will damage the trans ,strut & prop shaft. Look throu the reference section.I think I remember eric saying the prop shaft needs to be within .003in and he always shoots for.000 in alinement. I've looked everywhere for my .000 in feeler gauge, but I don't know where the hell I put it!
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boat dr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-27-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4245	Post Options Post Reply Quote boat dr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-03-2007 at 6:29pm
	Waterdog,Remember all those adds about brain damage,don't know about you, but I must have killed a lot of them. My Mom called it CRS and it is the beginning of the end.Can't Remember Shi???. Can recall dates and times of 30 yrs. ago, but can't find my gla$$es, go figure. Youth is wasted on the young.... When i find my gla$$es i will help you look for that feeler guage,.000 is really small...........boat dr
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Waterdog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: April-27-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2020	Post Options Post Reply Quote Waterdog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-04-2007 at 10:24am
	boat dr The last time i used it was with the over-size allen wrench - can't find it ether! illkid - Seriously ,if your a good mechanic you should think about it - if you don't have much experience - sub out the shaft strut.
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illkid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February-03-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote illkid Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-04-2007 at 10:25pm
	Thanks a lot guys. I do consider myself a decently accomplished mechanic and this project seems do-able. But you only get one chance to drill. I have been calling around quite a bit and have made a couple of good contacts. I'm going to keep doing research and see where I end up. I'll keep you posted. Thanks again

Fibergla$$ repair work on ’87 2001

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