LIft the outboard to install transom wedges

[fishcrazy50]

I need to lift a 1996 Yamaha 225 SWS off the transom a few inches to install negative trim transom wedges. The top of the fly wheel has 3 holes. My guess is that is where a plate goes that has a lifting eye screwed into the center of it. Anyone know the thread size of those holes? My guess is they're metric and not SAE. Anyone ever lift / support an outboard without using an engine hoist?

 

[robert graham]

Some motors have lifting rings built onto top of them for that purpose.....if yours doesn't have one then maybe fabricate a lifting cradle using nylon strapping or webbing.....

 

[fishcrazy50]

This doesn't. If it did, I'd not have wrote the post. If you read what I wrote, I stated it has three holes that a plate and lift ring is screwed into.

 

[99yam40]

are you sure those holes are for a lifting bracket and not for a flywheel puller?

easy enough to try and find the lifting bracket to see if it comes with the proper hardware to mount it,
or try a few different metric bolts to see which one fits properly.

I think I have read some motors you remove the flywheel nut and then thread a lifting device onto the shaft.

I am sure a service manual for your motor would tell you what tool/device should be used

 

[fishcrazy50]

Yes. The kit is over $237 from yamaha.

 

[fishcrazy50]

 

[fishcrazy50]

are you sure those holes are for a lifting bracket and not for a flywheel puller?

easy enough to try and find the lifting bracket to see if it comes with the proper hardware to mount it,
or try a few different metric bolts to see which one fits properly.

I think I have read some motors you remove the flywheel nut and then thread a lifting device onto the shaft.

I am sure a service manual for your motor would tell you what tool/device should be used

If it has the three holes on top then it used a kit such as pictured above. Some don't have the holes and use a center ring only.

 

[robert graham]

If it's worth $237 for a one time use then go for it.....but there's plenty of ways to lift a motor...

 

[99yam40]

am wondering how you pull the flywheel if there are not threaded hole for a flywheel puller

 

[fishcrazy50]

am wondering how you pull the flywheel if there are not threaded hole for a flywheel puller

Remove the bolt/nut in the center. It's either a bolt screwed down that holds it or a stud with nut. Forget which. I can take a photo of it if needed.

I used the trim motor, blocks of wood, and finally a car jack to jockey the wedges and new bolts in. Was not fun, but its done.

 

[fishcrazy50]

This is a lift ring that fits mine. Auction ended. $60. Not sure I'd trust that thing to lift a nearly 500lb motor. Others have mentioned using the bracket from a harbor frieght steering wheel puller with three bolts and an eye bolt from the hardware store.

 

[99yam40]

Remove the bolt/nut in the center. It's either a bolt screwed down that holds it or a stud with nut. Forget which. I can take a photo of it if needed.

I used the trim motor, blocks of wood, and finally a car jack to jockey the wedges and new bolts in. Was not fun, but its done.

I do not see how that could be used to pull the flywheel as I asked.

but that is OK as long as you got the job done

 

[Cat nip]

If your engine has a pair of slotted mounting holes and a set of 3 or 4 fixed position holes on the transom clamp you can set a block of wood under the skeg and crank up the front of the trailer untill it touches the wood then remove the bolts in the fixed holes and loosen the bolts in the slotted holes you can then move the engine away from the transom far enough to install the wedges without worrying about dropping the engine.

 

[fishcrazy50]

I do not see how that could be used to pull the flywheel as I asked.

but that is OK as long as you got the job done

Thank you. With my Mercury you screw a lift eye in and lift. Easy peasy. I'll take a pic of the yamaha tomorrow if I remember and post it here so you can see.

 

[fishcrazy50]

If your engine has a pair of slotted mounting holes and a set of 3 or 4 fixed position holes on the transom clamp you can set a block of wood under the skeg and crank up the front of the trailer untill it touches the wood then remove the bolts in the fixed holes and loosen the bolts in the slotted holes you can then move the engine away from the transom far enough to install the wedges without worrying about dropping the engine.

I kind of did that too, but did not pull all 4 bolts as I did not want the engine falling to the side. I loosened all then replace one side at a time. I hope I got sealant around the bolts. It was tough as there was not much space to work with and had to jockey the bolts. Before replacing them, I clean the old silicon out of the holes and smeared west system epoxy over the length of the holes to seal the wood. I ran 3M UV4000 around the bolts as sealant. That is not the place for silicon. I use silicon on the upper anchor light mount to keep water out around the base of it. That's about the only place I want silicon and a caulk without adhesive properties. I think Lifeseal would be good too.

 

[boscoe99]

Too bad we don't know what model 1996 225 HP Yamaha we are talking about. There are different models.

If the engine hoist fitting is not there the someone must have removed it. Buy a replacement for about 12 bucks.

https://www.ebay.com/p/Mp4840-Yamah...1119-01-00/9011396513?iid=292411023146&chn=ps

 

[boscoe99]

Some motors have lifting rings built onto top of them for that purpose.....if yours doesn't have one then maybe fabricate a lifting cradle using nylon strapping or webbing.....

Does rodbolt come to mind? You gotta love backyardigans.

 

[boscoe99]

are you sure those holes are for a lifting bracket and not for a flywheel puller?

easy enough to try and find the lifting bracket to see if it comes with the proper hardware to mount it,
or try a few different metric bolts to see which one fits properly.

I think I have read some motors you remove the flywheel nut and then thread a lifting device onto the shaft.

I am sure a service manual for your motor would tell you what tool/device should be used

He can't be sure. Because they are not.

 

[boscoe99]

I do not see how that could be used to pull the flywheel as I asked.

but that is OK as long as you got the job done

Backyardigans do many different strange things. Some work. Some don't.

We have a saying down here in the south about what is being done.