Engine reinstall 2002 RX

[Blackhardt]

I'm getting ready to drop my 951 back into the hull and I have a couple questions. First off I am going to align the engine. How close a tolerance is the alignment? If I get it within an 1/8" or so is that good enough or does it have to be perfect? I noticed that the drive shaft as a bit of a ball shape to it. Is this to allow for the alighnment to be out slightly?
I also noticed in the service manual that there is supposed to be a small amount of 40 weight oil put into the case when the engine is put back together. I take this to be to lube the balance shaft. I didn't put this engine together and not sure if there was oil put in there. Is there a way to check this? Can you see oil in that small hole? Thanks for and help in this area.
BH

[winterstick]

if there is any, its probably done, but do check and ask the builder if he did,
take the pump out and borrow an alignment tool

[Blackhardt]

I appreciate the reply winterstick. I've got an email into the builder now so hopefully the oil is a nonissue but I want to be sure. As for the alighnment tool, I have one as well as a set of shims. I'm just wondering how close the alignment has to be. Since there are only 2 thicknesses in the pack it would seem it would just be luck to get it perfect.
BH