Having problem taking outdrive off

[yourownfree]

No I dont have a manual and will get one soon, but in the meantime I am anxious to get to work on the boat. It is a 1979 silverline nantuckett. Has a 350 260 hp engine and i dont know what the outdrive is. just says Mercruiser Power Trim on it. I want to take the engine and drive off. Are there 4 or 6 bolts holding the drive to the boat? and is that where i have to detach the drive where it meets the boat or do i take off the six nuts at the top of drive? The Gimball and ujoints are most likely shot and a few other things including the engine. Anyhow it looks very difficult to take off. I was told there was six bolts, if there are i cant see the six only 4. Is there a secret to this thing? I am going to try and find a manual for this today. but if you have any pointers i would be very thankful.
Just trying to save a few pennies i dont have to give to the boat dealer. I'm sure i will be there eventually to have the ujoint installed unless its like a car one and you can get to it easily when its off then i can do it. But as you know I dont know squat about boat repair as of yet. Thanks

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Having problem taking outdrive off

Here is a link to the service manual for your drive.....
Click on the parts you want to read on the last page.....http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/6/6covr3.pdf​

Remeber that it is imperative that the helm be in foreward for removal or damage will occur.......
There are actually eight nuts to be removed....
Six on the back that connect the drive to the bell housing & the two that hold the trim rams on.........
This is an easy procedure, should take ten minutes with a 9/16" & a 5/8" socket....​

 

[yourownfree]

Re: Having problem taking outdrive off

thanks this is great stuff.