Removing motor?

[circuit19]

I'm gonna yank the motor in the near future and want to know if I can pull the sterndrive at the same time? If not do I have to support the sterndrive in any way so as not to damage anything? It's an inboard/outboard OMC175(ford302) w/a175 OMC drive.

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: Removing motor?

Yes. Pull drive first, then remove engine. the intermediate housing will support itself on the rear mounts just fine-if stringers are not rotten. 'nutcase

 

[circuit19]

Re: Removing motor?

Thank you. Now what I need to do is find someone who knows how to weld cast to repair the cracks I found in the top rears of my manifolds. I'd like to get new ones but from what i've seen they're very spendy.

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: Removing motor?

recently saw center riser conversion kits available for the 302/351 for dirt cheap... like $220/side with the risers...

 

[circuit19]

Re: Removing motor?

Where would I need to look to find info on that?

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: Removing motor?

And your manifolds might be cracked internally, better off replacing them than risking severe engine damage. And center rise design breathes better anyway. 'nutcase

 

[circuit19]

Re: Removing motor?

Do you have any particular place where I can check into that?

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Removing motor?

See if these will work...They have great prices on the complete kits.

http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/mm5/merc...e_Code=ebasicpower&Product_Code=GLMFSBOMCCARB