Installing new engine, how do I check proper alingment

[apriav]

Installing a new engine, how do I check engine alignment.

Can't find anything in the maintenance manual on engine shimming for alignment, or can't find it?

[N201MKTurbo]

With the M20F cowl, it isn't as important as the later models. The only way I've found is to put the cowl on and look at it.

[Rjfanjet]

I would think it wouldn't need any shims with new motor mounts. I replaced my  mounts 2 years ago that were last replaced in 1987.  The prop/ground clearance was exactly what the POH says.

[PT20J]

There are slight variations in the steel tube engine mounts. Mooney shims the Lord mounts at the factory probably with a jig. My M20J service manual says to note the position of the washers when removing the engine and for engine installation to position them in the same sequence as when removed. If that isn't possible, then I think aligning with the cowl is probably the best you can do.