1981 60hp powerhead removal??

[leenolan82]

Hey guys, firstly im new to the forum and would like to say HI.

I have just removed the powerhead off my 81 J60TLCIH motor. powerhead came off fine, but in the process i have damaged the gasket on the adaptor plate that stays on the lower unit, thinking it came off with the powerhead i was gently prying it apart with a pry bar. then realising id left a 3/8 nut on the powerhead came free leaving this part attached. My question is.... is this critical that it is sealed 100%, and also to pull it off i need to pull the steering arm off. what is the easiest way to approach this. I have un-done the 3 bolts holding the rubber mount at the top but cant quite figure out how to undo the bottom end??

any help would be greatly appreciated guys! cheers.

 

[Cofe]

Re: 1981 60hp powerhead removal??

Welcome to iboats leenolan82!

Yes that gasket is important, it must be replaced.
The steering arm/tilt tube removal and repair is quite a job, with lots of parts. I would suggest you get a OMC factory repair manual like this one on ebay. You will be glad you did. "Some libraries carry repair manuals also"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981...10709963472QQptZMotorsQ5fManualsQ5fLiterature

 

[mark1961]

Re: 1981 60hp powerhead removal??

I have un-done the 3 bolts holding the rubber mount at the top but cant quite figure out how to undo the bottom end??

any help would be greatly appreciated guys! cheers.

Item #87 in the link (retaining ring) needs to be removed before the steering arm/shaft can be removed from the lower mount and swivel bracket.....

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/BRP/EVINRUDE/1981/E60TLCIH/EXHAUST HOUSING/parts.html

 

[leenolan82]

Re: 1981 60hp powerhead removal??

Thanks guys! thats a great help. one other question I had was would you recommend using any gasket sealer on the other powerhead gaskets (like permatex), or should it be fine without anything?? cheers!

 

[leenolan82]

Re: 1981 60hp powerhead removal??

Thanks Mark1961! pulled that circlip off and the lower unit slid off nicely. was a little hard too see in the small space with about 20yrs of old grease on it.......