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melemakani · 21-02-2008, 16:43

I have a HC 33 that always has a mis alignment problem. anyone out there have an idea on a flexible coupling for a short shaft.

**delmarrey** · 21-02-2008, 17:03

It would probably be more in your interest to fix the alignment problem. A misalignment will even wear a flex coupler if off too far.

If it will not stay aligned once adjusted you could be in for an unpleasant surprise down the road.

Flex couplers are more for an engines torque and cranking motions, like with some diesels that shake a lot.

jrd22 · 21-02-2008, 18:46

Drivelines Northwest (Seattle) makes some kind of flexible coupling, I think it can tolerate some misalingnment. I would agree with the post above that you should do everything possible to align the engine properly first before resorting to a coupling to cover up the problem.

John

**SkiprJohn** · 21-02-2008, 21:25

Aloha Melemakani,
Yes, check engine mounts and do a realignment. There's got to be a reason why it isn't aligned. If you have flexible engine mounts then you should also have a flexible coupling.
I got my flexible coupling from West Marine and they got the right one to me on the second try.
JohnL