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[lashk]

I noticed the engine bracket (see picture) on the rear of my '04 sportster is pretty eaten up with rust from the previous owner running it in saltwater I assume. I was wondering how hard it is to change this out. Somehow the mounts that bolt to the hull look ok but the black bracket is full of rust. I know it is important to have the engine aligned correctly, but if I reuse any existing shims and I'm careful to position it as best i can to where it was can i get away with not having to use that expensive alignment tool? Also what is the best way to support under the engine while removing the bracket? Thanks guys.

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[keviseeb]

I'd love to tell you that you can just hook a lift to the engine and replace the engine mounts using the exact same shims. The problem is it won't be aligned! The brackets are not perfect, things settle, and you HAVE to use the alignment tool! Sorry about that! ust so you'll know, we have not EVER had one line up good enough after doing what you suggest, thats since 1988 for PWC and 1995 for Sport Boats.

Kevin Seeber
Kingsland Marine

I noticed the engine bracket (see picture) on the rear of my '04 sportster is pretty eaten up with rust from the previous owner running it in saltwater I assume. I was wondering how hard it is to change this out. Somehow the mounts that bolt to the hull look ok but the black bracket is full of rust. I know it is important to have the engine aligned correctly, but if I reuse any existing shims and I'm careful to position it as best i can to where it was can i get away with not having to use that expensive alignment tool? Also what is the best way to support under the engine while removing the bracket? Thanks guys.