power head removel

[pos]

i have a 1977 150 mercury inline 6 i have a manuel .but was looking for any tips on pulling the power head allso do i need a cherry picker to pull the power for the lower unit so i can redo the rings i have every thing ready to go on the motor just need to pull it . :confused

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: power head removel

I pulled a powerhead off a 150 Mariner with a come-a-long then once it was off I realized that it can be handled by two people. They are heavy but not as bad as you think. Fi it does not lift off then you missed a bolt (there is always that one you just can't seem to find). When I re-installed the powerhead after rebuild two of us just lifted it on. <br /><br />Initially we used a come-a-long hung above the motor. It only has to come up a few inches to clear everything.<br /><br />Bob

 

[dmessy]

Re: power head removel

Take off the lower unit first( if you haven't already) , makes diassembly/reassembly much easier. Good time to check that unit out thoughly also. A hoist that lifts up AND down is ness. for one man to do it, however, after I stripped off as much as possible(carbs/electric)I was able to lift it off with the help of a buddy (mabey #110). Reassembly can be tricky as theres a base gasket that needs to left intact. Follow the manuel presicely,take your time, and good luck.