1996 Force 120hp power head removal

[ErichDahlem]

Removed the 8 nuts off the bottom, the 4 bolts from the inside all wires and hoses and cant remove power head. Anyone have any idea why? Thanks in advance Erich

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: 1996 Force 120hp power head removal

If U'r sure that all the bolts are loose.Then U might have to pry it apart.They use silicone and it can get pretty sticky.J

 

[DDavis6384]

Re: 1996 Force 120hp power head removal

I too am having problems removing my powerhead. I also have a Mercury Force 120HP - 1996 version.

I have a repair manual that says to remove the exhaust housing and remove the 6 nuts that are exposed. I had 8.

Then, remove the 3 bolts on each side of the front of the block holding the spacer plate. I have no bolts that I can find. I did remove 4 bolts that mounted to rubber shock mounts in the bottom of the engine housing.

I (and my powerhead) are stuck! What do I do now?
Doug

 

[64BOOMER]

Re: 1996 Force 120hp power head removal

Any answers i'm stuck also.

 

[droach77]

Re: 1996 Force 120hp power head removal

Wiggle it and it will come off, just watch the shifter mechanism they are sorta a pain to get repositioned. I thought mine was unhooked and it ended coming off with the motor, note the position its in incase it moves on ya. good luck



dave

 

[Racewerx]

Re: 1996 Force 120hp power head removal

They do stick I had to pull and twist to get mine off.

 

[64BOOMER]

Re: 1996 Force 120hp power head removal

I was able to remove it after some help. Takes two a little heavy. thanks

 

[hypersniper]

Re: 1996 Force 120hp power head removal

i have to do a piston on my merc/force sportjet 90 and hopefully wont have the same problems. i will just break out the B.F.H. aka big freekin hammer... lol.. just kidding.