Bryan Tuvell 33ZX
05-17-2003, 02:04 PM
When I had the injector problem repaired the mechanic noticed that one engine mount never had the tabbed washer bent and there was about 1/4 inch gap from the top nut to the mount, they explained to me that whoever installs the engine/drive is responsible for bending the tab.
He added that this is a common problem in 502's anyway, the mount issue. Leads to bad alignment, coupler problems...
Did a search on several BB's and low and behold many 502 owners have seen this bottom nut move causing a gap at the top.
So we had a great weekend in a fixed boat and I took her right back in today for two new motor mounts and the 100 hour alignment service. (could not adjust old mount, it spun in place).
They just called and after pulling the drive all looks fine, coupler, splines etc. Guess I got lucky :) , and had I not had this checked when I did I would be facing a motor pull and coupler by end of season. Plus Z care will check your maitenance records from certified mechanics if a big claim is made.
Lastly, I sucked up this $200 expense vice trying to get Z Care help this time, don't want to push my luck on the nickel dime stuff.
Did I mention the CD player died? LOL
Bryan
He added that this is a common problem in 502's anyway, the mount issue. Leads to bad alignment, coupler problems...
Did a search on several BB's and low and behold many 502 owners have seen this bottom nut move causing a gap at the top.
So we had a great weekend in a fixed boat and I took her right back in today for two new motor mounts and the 100 hour alignment service. (could not adjust old mount, it spun in place).
They just called and after pulling the drive all looks fine, coupler, splines etc. Guess I got lucky :) , and had I not had this checked when I did I would be facing a motor pull and coupler by end of season. Plus Z care will check your maitenance records from certified mechanics if a big claim is made.
Lastly, I sucked up this $200 expense vice trying to get Z Care help this time, don't want to push my luck on the nickel dime stuff.
Did I mention the CD player died? LOL
Bryan