| Rebuilt marine transmissions are not generally hard | | | | everything up for the install, the couplings and |
| to install. Taking some extra time to ensure | | | | shaft should be within .003 of an inch to prevent |
| everything is in good working order before | | | | breaking the oil seal on the output shaft or the |
| starting them up will lengthen their life span and | | | | bearing. |
| keep them running their best. Start by going | | | | Before testing everything out, you need to |
| through everything systematically before installing | | | | lubricate the entire system properly and make |
| the part and follow the precautions for a | | | | certain that it is not leaking. Doing this step |
| successful install. Afterwards, you simply need to | | | | correctly takes time, but will save you time and |
| maintain the system so you can avoid | | | | money in the long run. First, fill up the fluid |
| breakdowns and stay out on the water. | | | | reservoir and idle the engine for ten seconds. Top |
| Pre-Installation Checks | | | | the fluid back off and run another fifteen seconds |
| The first item to check is the damper plate | | | | in idle, five seconds in neutral, and fifteen seconds |
| located on the engine flywheel inside of the | | | | in reverse before putting it back into neutral and |
| engine's bell housing. Replace and clean anything | | | | shutting it down. Top the reservoir off again and |
| that needs it. The parts you should inspect in | | | | repeat this process until there is no change in the |
| particular include the spline coupling, springs, and | | | | fluid level. |
| center hub. Next is the cooler. Install a new fluid | | | | Hints And Tips For Use |
| heat cooler, check over the oil cooler hoses, and | | | | Make the fluid in rebuilt marine transmissions part |
| clean or replace any that need it. You always | | | | of your pre-trip check. If it has a different color, |
| ensure the cooler is of equal height or slightly | | | | smells burnt, or if the overheat alarm sets off, |
| lower than the rebuilt marine transmissions before | | | | change the fluid before heading out onto the |
| moving forward with the installation. | | | | water. Leaks and low fluid levels should be |
| Water is important to drive systems, and marine | | | | repaired as soon as possible to prevent running |
| systems are no different. The water pump | | | | the boat dry. When it is time for an oil change, |
| impeller should be examined carefully and a new | | | | take a few extra minutes to change the |
| one installed before attaching a heat alarm | | | | transmission fluid level as well. |
| system. This is also the best time to ensure the | | | | Many people fail to use neutral gear as often as |
| prop shaft is tightened properly and that the | | | | they should. The boat should sit in neutral for a |
| rebuilt part and engine have an identical rotation. | | | | few moments before putting the system into |
| Mounting In Rebuilt Marine Transmissions | | | | gear. This allows the clutch pistons to let off |
| Letting the rebuilt part bend and turn while on the | | | | completely. Watch the motor RPM when shifting |
| damper plate hub is one of the most common | | | | as well. Shifting with too high of an RPM can |
| ways these parts are damaged during installation. | | | | quickly destroy a boat's drive system, so ensure |
| If the entire part is not held securely and steady | | | | it is sitting in idle before putting it into gear. |
| throughout the process, you will definitely have to | | | | Rebuilt marine transmissions are a great choice |
| wait for another one. The best way to install | | | | for getting your boat up and running. A little extra |
| everything is to line up the parts with the boat in | | | | care during the installation process and use of |
| the water and let everything sit for a full two | | | | your boat can go a long way. Your boat will run |
| days. This will let the hull go back into the correct | | | | at its best and last longer keeping you in the |
| shape after it has been hauled. When lining | | | | water. |