Tin Boat Man
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how to remove engine from a 1987 Starcraft Islander 221V
I assume you are asking what do u need to do?how to remove engine from a 1987 Starcraft Islander 221V
Thank you, looks like my biggest problem is getting a lift tall enough to lift the engine out.I assume you are asking what do u need to do?
remove outdrive
remove positive battery cable at starter
remove negative battery cable at flywheel cover
disconnect wiring harness at 10 pin cannon plug
pull fuel line from fuel pump or fuel filter, where most convenient to separate from where fuel line attaches to stringer
remove two rear flywheel cover to transom mount bolts
remove front or side motor mount to stringer lags, this will vary depending on what engine you have inline or V
generally you need a taller lift than a typical engine hoist like 12 ft or so so the oil pan will clear the gunal op when boat is on the trailer . Typical workarounds are to build an A frame, chain hoist off a beam in a shop, forklift, tow truck/wrecker, or tow behind metal cherry picker .
Might check w a local towing company, previously members have used 1 to hoist a motor out.Thank you, looks like my biggest problem is getting a lift tall enough to lift the engine out.
Call a towing company will probably cost you like $75 or 100 each way but worth it imho. When I did mine I looked at building an a frame was like $100 worth of lumber. ultimatley I got a favor from the rigger we use at work he brought a small crane saved so much screwing around and was so much safer ( I know safety is for sissies) , in and out in a couple of minutes.Thank you, looks like my biggest problem is getting a lift tall enough to lift the engine out.
Is there a beam up there likely you can use what’s there already. If you want to get slick put a small I beam (4” -6”deep maybe 8 ft long) and a trolly with a chain Fall so you can slid the engine back and drop it. Would think youd be around 550 lbs dressed on that engine - block us aluminum .I have enough headroom in my shop to construct a wooden gantry, so I think I may go that way. The engine is a 165 HP inline 4 cylinder, does anyone have an idea on how much it weighs?