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Rootsy
03-04-2002, 05:54 PM
Anyone have an alpha engine alignment tool? Figured i'd whip one out on the lathe if i could get some quick measurements. Particularly the shaft diameters @ the coupler splines and the shaft diameter at the gimble bearing. though it doesn't much matter, the length of the turned down snout that engages the splines in the coupler too... thanks for the help!

Jamie

RickSE
03-05-2002, 09:32 AM
I've got one at home, I'll try to grab it at lunch and shoot you the dimensions unless someone beats me to it.

RickSE
03-05-2002, 05:58 PM
Jamie,
I sent you an email with a .exe drawing of the Merc. alignment tool. You should be able to download the file to your hard drive and double click to open it. Let me know if it does/doesn't work. BTW the left side of the tool is for the Alpha, right side is for Bravo.

Rootsy
03-05-2002, 06:43 PM
Thanks Rick, I appreciate the help! just waiting for the email i'll let you know if i don't get it.

Jamie

RickSE
03-06-2002, 03:27 PM
J.Root,
See if you can read the numbers on this.
http://www.donzi.net/photos/rstrones14.jpg

Here is a .bmp version but a lot larger file

http://www.donzi.net/photos/rstrones15.bmp

Diameters from left to right
1.011" Dia. (Alpha)
1.146" Dia. (Alpha)
1.374" Dia. (Alpha)
1.33" Dia. Undercut (Alpha)
1.50" Dia. Center of tool "hand hold"
1.374" Dia. (Bravo)
1.312" Dia. (Bravo)
1.179" Dia. (Bravo)
1.118" Dia. (Bravo)

This is not an official drawing, dimensions are from my tool using a .001" micrometer.

Rootsy
03-06-2002, 03:40 PM
Thanks Rick, The pics work good, just what i was looking for... i appreciate your help eh...

RickSE
03-06-2002, 06:03 PM
Glad I could help, hope someone else can use this.

Greg Riach
03-08-2002, 10:35 PM
Thanks RickS

I was also looking for these specs. I appreciate the help

Greg

Rootsy
03-09-2002, 08:40 AM
One more project finished... 45 minutes and 30 bucks worth (or should we say DONATED) of 7075 and we were in business... gotta love gov't work...