Engine Removal

[coastalcruiser]

Re: Engine Removal

some guys have a buddy with a backhoe.
in my case I rebuilt the carport high enough for my boat, later on added 4 extra 2x6 for a total of 5

and this drive stand attaches to my hand truck with 4 screws.

 

[rad1026]

Re: Engine Removal

Oh, that is so easy. I really have to build something for the outdrive like that and save my back.

 

[rad1026]

Re: Engine Removal

My engine serial number is OC470454

Is this the Coupler I need?

http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...gd_poid=110304&gd_row=57&**********=633721325

I don't think I need the yoke, that's only if your U-joint yoke needs to be replaced right? My U-joints and yoke shaft are in good shape. Says to order part 18-2323 to get coupler without yoke. Is that correct?

Thanks!

 

[rad1026]

Re: Engine Removal

Just found this from Don S. dated 3/01/07:

The A7 is the older style coupler used on engines with SN 0F000000 and below, while the A5 is used on the newer SN 0F000001 and above. The newer coupler (A5) has a longer tube with grease zirks on it to lube the shaft. The older one did not have that extra tube.
The newer one requires a yoke shaft with 3 orings on it. The third oring is to hold the grease in better and dirt out.

My upper unit is only three years old but I still think it has the old shaft with only two o rings. I'll have to look and see.

 

[livin4real]

Re: Engine Removal

I'd recommend bellows and gimbal bearing replacement while your in there and everything is apart as well. Also you will need to realign the engine once it's back in too. If your not a machinist there is a guy on ebay that sells an alignment combo tool relatively cheap. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALIG...5469920QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear

 

[rad1026]

Re: Engine Removal

Question? Three o rings total on the shaft, one just below the splines and two near the yoke? If that is the configuration then my drive shaft is a newer model with three o rings.

 

[rad1026]

Re: Engine Removal

Thanks livin, I'm having a local boat dealer do the bellows, lower shift cable and gimbal bearing, I've done them before and do not want to do them again. I'd rather pull the engine and do the coupler then do the bellows again. I do have an alignment tool.

 

[rad1026]

Re: Engine Removal

And........

Sierra Marine or OEM? Looks like Iboats sells the Sierra Marine unit.

 

[livin4real]

Re: Engine Removal

Thanks livin, I'm having a local boat dealer do the bellows, lower shift cable and gimbal bearing, I've done them before and do not want to do them again. I'd rather pull the engine and do the coupler then do the bellows again. I do have an alignment tool.

I know what you mean lol. A couple days and several layers of skin later I knew why they charge so much to do them.

 

[rad1026]

Re: Engine Removal

Just a bump to see if anyone has any comments on Sierra vs OEM

 

[ziggy]

Re: Engine Removal

anyone has any comments on Sierra vs OEM

any aftermarkets are copies of the oem part. question is, how close did they come. i'd think oem parts are tested to be sure they live up to the mfg. expectations.
i personally try to use oem parts, if i can..