1987 Cobra engine pull???

[Capt Ron]

Need to pull the engine on a 3.0L for a water leak (core plug). <br />I'm an old marine mechanic (Mercruiser Factory Certified) but haven't messed with these Cobras.<br />Looks to me that the engine can be slid forward off the drive splines without removing the outdrive.<br />If the drive needs to come off are there any tricks that I need to know?<br />Please don't post a lot of stuff like I should get a book or take it to a shop, this is a one time deal.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Capt Ron

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 1987 Cobra engine pull???

The motor can slide off but its a pain in the a$$ to line it back up since the motor has to be exactly horizontal to the splined shaft.<br /><br />The Cobra drive is easier than a Merc to get on and off, just pull it off and it doesn't matter what gear its in. You still have to have it off to check the line-up of the motor to the drive. The Merc line-up tool will work OK, but the OMC tool is more accurate.

 

[Capt Ron]

Re: 1987 Cobra engine pull???

Thanks Seahorse,<br /><br />Owner says that he has a book now so all is well. Glad that he is doing the physical work...I'm just keeping him straight.<br /><br />Haven't been on here in a while...can't beleive that I have such a low member number.<br /><br />Capt Ron