how to pull 3.0 merc

[brogden31]

ok starter bolt broke on my 99 3.0 merc now im ready to pull eng . what all do i need to do, unbolt from front mount, bellhouseing, wireing, cables,then do i need to pull the outdrive are will the shaft slide out like a driveshaft in a trans please dont tell me about trying to use easy outs and mirrors. alpha one outdrive

 

[bomar76]

Re: how to pull 3.0 merc

You have to pull the outdrive first (6 nuts and the trim ram pin)
and will need an alingnment tool (ebay) to reinstall

 

[Bondo]

Re: how to pull 3.0 merc

unbolt from front mount, bellhouseing, wireing, cables,then do i need to pull the outdrive

Ayuh,....

It's Outdrive 1st,.. Then the front motor mount,+ Rear Motor Mounts,....
What you're calling the Bellhousing is called the Flywheel Cover on these boats,+ Stays with the Motor....

 

[Don S]

Re: how to pull 3.0 merc

Real easy, go to section 2A in the service manual link below. Step by step directions. Be sure NOT to use the ring on the thermostat housing to lift the engine. There is NOTE / Caution in the manual about it.

http://www-alt.mercurymarine.com/mnetdata/SERVICE/CRUISER/Servmanl/26/26covr1.pdf

If you want one for pulling the drive, here is the drive manual. It also tells how to align the engine when you put it back together.

http://www-alt.mercurymarine.com/mnetdata/SERVICE/CRUISER/Servmanl/14/14cover.pdf

 

[brogden31]

Re: how to pull 3.0 merc

thanks don, thats what i was looking for