[timsmcm]

what parts do I need to get to get the job done right gaskets, bushings etc? I have an 81 service manual and that was the closest year manual I could find.

[tashasdaddy]

diagrams and parts list can be found here: http://shop2.evinrude.com/ext/index....cfd8a6471c0f7f

[BaitThrower]

You do not need to pull the powerhead from the shaft (if that is what you mean?). However, you will need to remove the cylinder block cover and take the outer water jacket with it. You cant remove the water jacket alone because the cover latch gets in the way.

So remove the cylinder head cover, then the water jacket cover to access the thermostat. Ideally you should replace the cylinder head gasket and water jacket cover gasket with new ones, plus put in the new thermostat with new thermostat gasket/washer.

It's a bit tricky getting to some of the bolts on the cylinder head, and especially tightening them up again on re-assembly, but it can be done and saves you having to pull the whole engine block off the shaft.

[timsmcm]

bait thrower what did you use to get the head bolts out looks like a little room to get to it and also how did you torque the head bolts.