How do i remove the stern brackets/transom mounts from my Evinrude 75' 85hp?

[paulman]

Gday all,
I have an Evinrude 85hp v4 (75 model, 85593e). One of the tilt-tube bushes is buggered, and needs to be replaced. I am really hoping someone out there can help me with the procedure for removing the stern brackets (also reffered to as 'transom mounts', 'swivel brackets', whatever they're called!), and the tilt tube. Problem is, the starbord side stern-bracket has the nut on the end of the tilt tube (which is easily accessible and removed), but also has a hex-shaped recess with another nut in it. The port side stern bracket ONLY has a recess with a nut in it. Someone told me that the nut which is recessed into the starbord stern bracket is not a nut at all, and is in fact just a spacer which isn't actually threaded onto the tilt-tube, but i don't think that would be the case, and because of the corrosion which is present i just cant tell by looking at it. Further adding to my insanity, the workshop manual i have (560 bloody pages) makes absolutely no reference whatsoever to this assembly (apart from how to use the grease nipples. duh?!).
I am relatively-competent in the field of automotive mechanics, but this is my very first experience with outboards, and i'm already going bloody crazy! (Cars don't have to contend with corrosion caused by salt water!)
If anyone, anyone at all, can help me i'd REALLY appreciate it!!
(the names' Paul, aatiling@hotmail.com) Cheers!

 

[JB]

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Re: How the f*ck do i remove the stern brackets/transom mounts from my Evinrude 75' 8

The (disguised) language in your title is unacceptable, Paul. Please correct it.

 

[burroak]

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Re: How the f*ck do i remove the stern brackets/transom mounts from my Evinrude 75' 8

As the title of your thread indicates, you have little patience and your frustration level is quite high. Those two things do not auger well for working through any problem (mechanical or emotional). To insult the people that you are looking to for an answer is not wise. I have found that all posters are welcomed and helped if they are civil.

 

[tashasdaddy]

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go to this link and follow the engine diagram link to your motor. it is much easier to do it with the engine off the boat. welcome to i boats, and you have been properly warning on language. this is a PG forum, as we have youngster, that are working on their motors also.

 

[Chinewalker]

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The recessed 'nut' is indeed not threaded and will slide off once the threaded one is removed. Of course, corrosion can prevent that and may require a bigger hammer...
- Scott

 

[paulman]

Re: How do i remove the stern brackets/transom mounts from my Evinrude 75' 85hp?

Thankyou very much Scott. If thats the case, i should be able to have a go at applying heat to the stern bracket with a blow torch, while using a sledge hammer on the tube, would you agree?

Also, to tashasdaddy,burroak,jb, and anyone else, i have edited this threads' title, and i sincerely apologise for any offence which may have been caused. This has been my very first post on any forum, and it has already proven helpful. I look forward to using it on a regular basis.