Globe Drivesaver Installation
Globe Drivesaver Installation
Step 1
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With boat in the water, loosen the hardware connecting propeller flange and reverse gear flange so that alignment of engine can be checked using a feeler gauge.
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Leave bolts loosely connected during alignment process to support the propeller flange. Align engine installation to .005” maximum by adjusting engine mounts.
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After successful alignment, completely disconnect propeller flange from reverse gear flange supporting dead weight of propeller flange.
NOTE: Shaft may have to be cut and the keyway re-machined to compensate for the thickness of the DriveSaver®.
Step 2
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Install DriveSaver® to the reverse gear flange by mating the male pilot of the DriveSaver® with the female pilot of the flange.
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Rotate DriveSaver® to align socket head bolts with bolt holes of reverse gear flange.
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Install socket head bolts. Use a small amount of waterproof grease to lubricate and protect insert threads. Tighten bolts in a “Z” pattern to torque specifications listed below. Install using the lock washer and nuts provided.
NOTE: Some DriveSaver® models may have studs to attach to propeller flange. Install using lock washers and nuts provided, tighten in “Z” pattern to torque specifications listed below.
Step 3
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Slide propeller shaft and flange forward to mate with female pilot of the DriveSaver®
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Insert hex head bolts with lock washers into threaded inserts of DriveSaver®
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Again, use a small amount of waterproof grease to lubricate and protect insert threads. Tighten in a “Z” pattern to adequately support flange. NOTE: You will finish tightening the hex bolts to torque specifications in STEP 4.
NOTE: Use a dial indicator on propeller shaft directly behind flange to determine runout. Tap outside of either the coupling part of the flange or the outside of the DriveSaver® to bring installation as close to .005” TIR as possible.
Step 4
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Finish tightening in a “Z” pattern to torque specifications listed below.
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Recheck torque and alignment of shaft after 10-to-15 hours of operation.