1980 Johnson 150, lifting ring

[fishdady]

model #j150tlcsr. I bought an older F&S for this engine to replace the blown engine that was on my Hydra-sport bass boat. Problem is no lifting ring on the engine. Googled it and found them saying to make one to use on the flywheel holes. This just doesn't sound right to me. Does anyone have a more reasonable way to lift this 380 lb. beast or is this actually the way it's done? Thanks in advance, Chuck

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1980 Johnson 150, lifting ring

I made my own lifting bracket. I used a flywheel nut and welded a loop to it, replace the flywheel nut with the modified one and used a cherry picker to lift the power head.

 

[boobie]

Re: 1980 Johnson 150, lifting ring

The holes in the flywheel are the proper method with the OMC lift ring. But what Daviet did will also work if you are a good welder. I've also done it.

 

[fishdady]

Re: 1980 Johnson 150, lifting ring

The holes in the flywheel are the proper method with the OMC lift ring. But what Daviet did will also work if you are a good welder. I've also done it.

Thanks, guys, just hard to believe the flywheel will take the load, but, you guys know more than me! Thanks again, Chuck.

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: 1980 Johnson 150, lifting ring

You can borrow/rent a 3-legged automotive puller and mount it atop the flywheel. Some heavy duty straps or chain will lift the engine via the puller on the flywheel. If you remove the flywheel nut, make sure it is retorqued to the proper ft lbs. (140-145)

 

[fishdady]

Re: 1980 Johnson 150, lifting ring

Thanks for the reminder, emdsapmgr. I work in an auto parts store and found one there I can make work. Thanks, again, guys!