Chrysler 6, 7.5, 180 Sailor Outboard Motors Service Manual, OB 3330, Page 129Get this manual
DClamp checking guage (special tool NoT8924-1) in vise Install Special Tool NoT8982 on checking gauge and secure with two hex socket head screwsPlace special tool NoT8982A (barrel) in bore at bottom of T8924-1 checking gaugeSet propeller shaft with components in place on shimming fixture Figure 55 T8902 T8901
GPush down on prop shaft to seat the gear against the surface of T8982Set the dial indicatorto "0"HGrasp gear and pull up with quick snap using equal pressure on opposite sides of gear and without rotatingNote amount of movement of pointer on dial indicatorAllow gear to drop back down, pointer on dial indicator should go back to "0"Repeat above procedure to verify reading Readings should be consistentIf they are not, check the mounting and zero adjustment of the dial indicatorICompute thickness of shims required as shown in Example A
A Combination of shims may be required in some cases to achieve the allowable dimension T8982 (1.969) T8995 1.964 .001
Example If dial indicator reading from Step is Minus the spacer overage Thickness of shims required is .011 -.005 .006