Can't get aft motor mount bolt out

Hi,<br /><br />I'm back again hoping to get some great advice (which I always do).<br /><br />I/m going to remove my 470 Merc and replace with a rebuilt of the same. I'm down to the mount bolts now. The front was no problem, as was the port aft mount bolt. The starboard aft bolt will turn approx. 1/4 turn and stops, feels spring loaded. There must be rubber insulator in there ?<br /><br />Should I just munch down a bowl of Wheaties and use a breaker bar ?<br /><br />Thanks in advance...........RH

Re: Can't get aft motor mount bolt out

Yep,<br />And if the Breakerbar isn't Enough, Put a Pipe on It....

Re: Can't get aft motor mount bolt out

rod, sounds like the bolt is siezed in the rubber mount, try an impact wrench if you have one.then go for the wheaties.good luck

Re: Can't get aft motor mount bolt out

Make sure you soak it first so you dont snap something

Re: Can't get aft motor mount bolt out

If that bolt feels like its spring loaded its probbly siezed in the rubber mount from salt corrosion and no amount of wd-40 will help.Just go HE-MAN on it and hope it breaks loose.

Re: Can't get aft motor mount bolt out

Thanks for the input guys. Before I went in for dinner I had a little talk with that bolt.<br /><br />After dinner, I walked out to the boat and did my best weight lifter pose. The one where you clasp your hands and shake like you just got hit with<br />220 Volts. Impressive I thought, but my neighbor<br />did'nt get it. <br /><br />To clear the engine, I had to use about 16" of socket extensions. This made for a awkward and wobbely turn on the breaker bar, and of course socket popped off bolt head sending most of my setup into the bilge. <br /><br />I think tomorrow I'll try soaking bolt with a heat gun (along with a Tarzan yell at just the right moment)<br /><br />Have a good one..........RH

Re: Can't get aft motor mount bolt out

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