4.3 merc removal...

[kewlkatdady]

I've got a quick questions...

Do I have to remove the cover of the flywheel and the coupler BEFORE the motor comes out?

I've removed the out drive...

once all the little stuff is outta the way, does this all come out with the motor?






Please say yes...(but only if thats correct)

4 motor mounts (2 front and 2 back) then lift?

TIA

 

[Don S]

Re: 4.3 merc removal...

Remove the lag bolts that hold the front mounts to the stringer. Then remove the 2 bolts holding the flywheel cover to the transom shield. The flywheel cover and coupler remain attached to the engine.

A service manual would have been a better choice than your Trial and Error method.
Here's a link to the OEM manual http://www.4shared.com/document/dKAM4Vg8/Service_Manual_25.html

 

[achris]

Re: 4.3 merc removal...

I've got a quick questions...

Do I have to remove the cover of the flywheel and the coupler BEFORE the motor comes out?

Quick answer.... No.

I've removed the out drive...

Good start. I wish more people would do it this way!

once all the little stuff is outta the way, does this all come out with the motor?

Yes...

Please say yes...(but only if thats correct)

4 motor mounts (2 front and 2 back) then lift?

Yes........

Chris.........
(no Don, I'm not in France)

 

[Don S]

Re: 4.3 merc removal...

(no Don, I'm not in France)

LOL, must be a about 35,000 ft flying over it, right

 

[kewlkatdady]

Re: 4.3 merc removal...

thanks for the replies...


as far as the "trial and error method"...

this would suggest that I've errored...which i haven't...

I stopped before I errored and asked.


again, though thanks for the answers.

 

[cpt ron jc]

Re: 4.3 merc removal...

how are y hoisting the motor out,i am ready to pull mine out,no trees near so i can pull this rusted engine,i dont think a auto hoist will work can not get up high enough

 

[Evinrude Boater]

Re: 4.3 merc removal...

Cpt Ron JC, got a neighbor with a tractor with a loader bucket?

 

[kewlkatdady]

Re: 4.3 merc removal...

on a trailer its tough to get the motor out with a hoist...
I'm going to take the wheels off the trailer to lower it a little.

The hoist that I have extends out and can get high enough with the wheels off the trailer.

 

[cpt ron jc]

Re: 4.3 merc removal...

Cpt Ron JC, got a neighbor with a tractor with a loader bucket?

no wish i did,need a forklift even thought about scaffolding on both sides,a hoist is 45.00 at habor freight,im at a deadend the motor is all disconected,it going to the shop in dec,4 bolts and its out,i will have to wait

 

[cpt ron jc]

Re: 4.3 merc removal...

on a trailer its tough to get the motor out with a hoist...
I'm going to take the wheels off the trailer to lower it a little.

The hoist that I have extends out and can get high enough with the wheels off the trailer.

what kind do y have all i see is auto type, i even checked rental places. thanks rc

 

[achris]

Re: 4.3 merc removal...

LOL, must be a about 35,000 ft flying over it, right

Nope, I'm in Nigeria (well I was when I wrote that), on a boat with its internet connection through a server in France. I'm currently in Italy on our annual skiing vacation.

what kind do y have all i see is auto type, i even checked rental places. thanks rc

I have a standard chain block attached to one of the 'A' frames in my shed. It lifts it just high enough, with about 2" to spare.

Chris.......