how do I remove the anchor pin from the housing?

[aggiedave98]

I've got an '89 invader I/O w/ the mercruiser Alpha 1. <br /><br />I need to remove the Sterndrive and took the nuts off the anchor pin and removed the bushings. But, the anchor pin is still in the way of moving the power trim cylinders out of the way. <br /><br />See the pic at:<br /><br /> http://www.mercstuff.com/alpharemoval.htm <br /><br />to see what I'm talking about. I'm talking about "a" in the diagram. How do I remove the anchor pin so I can move the power trim cylinders out of the way?<br /><br />Thanks!

 

[Alumarine]

Re: how do I remove the anchor pin from the housing?

If you loosen the cylinders at the transom you should be able to swing them out enough to get them off. Also, you should be able to move that pin one way or the other to get them off.

 

[aggiedave98]

Re: how do I remove the anchor pin from the housing?

Marc,<br /><br />The problem is that that pin won't budge... I put a piece of wood over it and then banged on it w/ a hammer. Should I just leave the pin and remove the cylinders at the transom??

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: how do I remove the anchor pin from the housing?

Leave the pin alone if it is in good shape.I had to cut mine out to replace so if it is in good shape,leave it alone.Charlie

 

[aggiedave98]

Re: how do I remove the anchor pin from the housing?

charlie,<br /><br />so should i take the cylinders off at the transom instead??

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: how do I remove the anchor pin from the housing?

You should only have to loosen them to get the other ends off.....JK

 

[Alumarine]

Re: how do I remove the anchor pin from the housing?

If you just remove the transom end you will also have to disconnect the hoses.<br />If you do remove the transom end that may allow you to remove them from the drive.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: how do I remove the anchor pin from the housing?

If you remove all 4 nuts you will have plenty of room to get the cylinders out of the way.Charlie