[jetinspector]

What secures the bolts of the engine mounts to the boat? I was working on my 1990 2000Z and I noticed the right engine mount bolts were loose so I attempted to tighten them and they just spun. They did take some effort to turn but they didn't tighten up. I tried to get the engine to move but it is solid. We used the boat all last season and it was like this and I never noticed. I am open to suggestions as to how to tighten the bolts. I cannot pull the engine myself and I would really like to avoid a expensive shop.uploadfromtaptalk1400306482809.jpg

[ColoradoDiablo]

Lag Bolts hold it Jet.
The bolts get rusty from corrosion and start loosening up
Then they start pulling with the stress of the motor and waves and strip out.

I used Marine Tex on my old VIP boat and it worked great.

Just pull the bolts out of the mounts , use a screwdriver to scrape the walls of the hole , vacuum out the debris.
Then fill the holes with the Marine Tex.
I used a large straw and a nipple from a tube of silicone on a small bottle , then squirted it into the holes.
Fill from the bottom of the hole up.
Let cure for at least the recommended 72 hrs , then drill for lag bolts.
I thought about installing the bolts in the "wet" Marine Tex ,then letting it setup together.
Might work , not sure.