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Wholehog,
Don't fool with a loose mounting plate or the bracket attached to the engine...the steel pin probably is not the problem...with the R's OB engines turn it will cause excessive vibration...control becomes a problem ...if you are just fun running for your own pleasure once in a while, you can get away with it,but if you want to compete, or race....fix it !!!!
Good boating,
Jay
Don't fool with a loose mounting plate or the bracket attached to the engine...the steel pin probably is not the problem...with the R's OB engines turn it will cause excessive vibration...control becomes a problem ...if you are just fun running for your own pleasure once in a while, you can get away with it,but if you want to compete, or race....fix it !!!!
Good boating,
Jay
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Wholehog,
Another..
"maybe" ...I use wooden stands so I support the engine by fastening and adjustable bolt that can move up and down set on a cross piece between the 2 wooden sides of the stand...when the hull is at rest the bolt makes contact with the lower boot and takes the pressure of the engine as a whole as you exert pressure with your starter...it works!
Jay
Another..
"maybe" ...I use wooden stands so I support the engine by fastening and adjustable bolt that can move up and down set on a cross piece between the 2 wooden sides of the stand...when the hull is at rest the bolt makes contact with the lower boot and takes the pressure of the engine as a whole as you exert pressure with your starter...it works!
Jay
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The motor is an older 7.5 K&B and I assume the mount is stock. Fit on the hinge pin is an ever so slight side movement against the brass inserts, not real sloppy but there is some movement. Thanks