15 HP Rude Break powerhead free from body of outboard?

[Sailormannj]

I am in the middle of repairing my 1983 15 HP Evinrude as the upper mounts inside the shaft are gone and the engine "rocks" back and forth. I have followed the directions in the manual to remove the pwerhead, and have all hoses, bolts etc off. My problem is that the powerhead will not budge. I don't want to use too much force and break anything. How can I break it loose???? Thanks

 

[alcan]

Re: 15 HP Rude Break powerhead free from body of outboard?

Make sure you have all the bolts out. Triple check. A sideways thrust with the palm of your hand on the flywheel should do the trick. Since your motor mounts are broken you my need to have a blocker to keep the rest of the thing from moving.

 

[Bear]

Re: 15 HP Rude Break powerhead free from body of outboard?

Removal of the Powerhead <br /><br />Scroll down to near the end.<br />" remove the shift lever cotter pin & cross pin, allowing the clevis to be disconnected from the shift lever"<br />"Remove the cotter pin holding the shift lever yoke to the motor"... well read it all and double check what you have done so far.

 

[Sailormannj]

Re: 15 HP Rude Break powerhead free from body of outboard?

Thanks for the help. Go it out. Another question, should I replace the water tube while it is apart? I plan on doing the thermostat, but do you think the water tube should be replaced? I have had no trouble with the water flow other than replacing impeller every 2 or 3 years. The motor is used on a sailboat.<br /><br />Thanks for the help.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 15 HP Rude Break powerhead free from body of outboard?

Sailor.... Replace the water tube only if it is faulty in some manner. I do recommend that you remove the lower unit before attempting to re-install the powerhead. Reason?.... it's much easier to install the water pump to the water tube then it is to try to align the water tube with the water pump.

 

[hondon]

Re: 15 HP Rude Break powerhead free from body of outboard?

I would encourage you to replace the watertube grommet while you are this far into it.And give the cavity that grommet fits into a complete cleaning.That grommet is a common source of overheat on these engines.

 

[Sailormannj]

Re: 15 HP Rude Break powerhead free from body of outboard?

Where is the water tube gommet? DO I have to remove the exhaust tube to get to it?