How do I

[chuckwagonsam]

I bought an '86 150. I need to put it on the boat and have a motor lift. My old '78 140 had a bracket to hook to on top the motor. What do I use for the '86?

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: How do I

You need a lifting ring that bolts to those three threaded holes you see surounding the flywheel nut.

 

[chuckwagonsam]

Re: How do I

Any idea where i can find one?

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: How do I

A rented automotive harmonic balancer is a 3-legged puller and will work to lift the engine. You can mount it atop the flywheel and bolt the puller into the 3 tapped holes in it. (tapped holes are fine thread) Make sure the puller is tensioned evenly, then sling it with a chain or strap.

 

[boobie]

Re: How do I

Make sure the bolts are grade 8.

 

[BigB9000]

Re: How do I

I just wrapped a strap around the bottom of the cowling/transom mount/exhaust housing.
Worked fine for me.

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: How do I

The support braces for the lower cowling were not designed to handle the weight of the engine. While it may work, the distribution the suspended weight is better, using a crank mounted/centered device.

 

[boobie]

Re: How do I

Do it the correct way so you don't drop it and cause damage to yourself or the motor.