Classic AquaSport

Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Engines & engine woes => Topic started by: trailoblazin on May 21, 2006, 03:40:36 PM

Title: Mounting my engine
Post by: trailoblazin on May 21, 2006, 03:40:36 PM

I am about to mount my engine on the transom. My question is how far down does the engine need to be. I heard from somebody that the top of the prop should be level with the bottom of the hull. Can someone point me in the right direction.  thanks

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Post by: warthog5 on May 21, 2006, 10:50:11 PM

Uaually the cavtion plate is even with the bottom of the hull or 1in higher.

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Post by: Ben87 on May 23, 2006, 02:47:59 PM

Yes, the Mercury installation instructions I got with my new motor said to have the anti-ventilation plate level with the bottom most part of the hull although there is a range of perhaps an inch or two from what I've heard.  

I know my motor was mounted with the AV plate level with my hull's bottom and it works great.

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Post by: trailoblazin on May 23, 2006, 08:58:16 PM

thanks for the help.  Now it's time to mount that puppy

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Post by: JimCt on May 24, 2006, 07:58:20 AM

Be extra careful in levelling the motor.