Trouble Installing New Drive

[Roman s]

Hi, Need help.
I am able to get the drive almost on. I was successful once. However when I tried to move the shift lever and cable, it only would move 1/4 inch each way. I tried to put the drive on again today watching what is happenning with the slide. Even with the drive barely on the bolts, the slide seems to get stuck and I can only get 1/4 inch movement either way. I checked the shift shafts. Both are forward. I even checked with a small mirror. They align. Without the drive I get full movement of the cables. What am I missing?
Help Roman
Is there a smaller shift shaft?
Alpha bellhousing SEI 106

[Tech Support]

I would check to make sure the engine alignment is correct. You could also try to install it with out the o-rings on the input shaft and see if that is easier.

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[Roman s]

Thanks for the reply. Remember I was able to get the drive on fully once. What I was wondering is whether The shift slide could be causing me problems. Its where after putting the drive on it has problems moving more than a quarter inch.
Roman

[Bt Doctur]

Only if the roller is falling out of the slide

[Roman s]

Is there a way to keep the roller from falling out of the slide?
Thanks again Roman

[Tech Support]

When you buy a new transom assembly it comes with a plastic holder to hold the shift slide. Some people will use those when installing a drive. Typically it is not a big deal. You just install the drive slowly and keep an eye on the slide.

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