​Power head removal on a 75hp Stinger (1978)

[Ricky_rich]

I have to remove the power head to be able to fix a water leak on the exhaust side.
Just wanted to check with you guys here first. To loosen the head I first have to remove the six bolts from underneath the lower cover. And then loosen the four engine brackets. Finally remove the screw to the gear linkage. Is that it or have a missed something? Some hidden screw or something?

 

[racerone]

There is one nut at the back.

 

[Ricky_rich]

I found the nut and managed to get i off. But engine is stil holding together. Is there some trick to get the powerhead off, after sittning there for almost 40 years?

 

[racerone]

Put that nut back on and then use a prybar on it.--Works every time for me.

 

[Chinewalker]

Put the nut back on, but not all the way. Maybe 4-5 full turns on - that way you don't damage the threads when you put the pry bar on it...