Lifting a 2003 BRP 175 v6 evinrude.

[ktisdall]

I'll try to get a pic of the flywheel tonight.   

I already have a lift ring special tool for my old engine which was 1986.  That had the three small holes and it was possible to use a gear puller.

Not this one.  Repeat - puller will not work, homemade or not.

The special tool that attaches to the crank end is over $200 so I'm trying not to buy it.

Thanks for the video and diagrams.  Very helpful.  I'll look tonight and see how beefy the cast loops in the block look.   I'd rather spend the $200 than to drop the engine and crack the block.

--Kevin

[ktisdall]

OK I found the on-block lifting points.  They look pretty stout so I'm going to try those.  I'd feel better if someone else could confirm they have lifted their 175hp v6 engine off using those with a chain.  I plan to use shackles to connect to the lift eyes.

I've attached a picture looking down on the flywheel.   Notice the bolt pattern.   That is why the normal puller won't work.


--Kevin

[Jack Hart]

I've lifted my 150 with the block eyes many times.  The 150 is the same motor as your 175 with a few mods to to carburetors.  The weight and the block are identical.  You'll have no problem.

[gman 82 aquasport]

I have a 1992 Johnson 150 with the same lifting eyes and I have plucked mine on and off the hull about 4 different times using a chain and 2 oval ring bolts and lifting it with an engine hoist. Right now the motor is hanging on an engine stand I built from 4x4s and 2x4s on wheels and will be re-installed an about 3 weeks when the bottom painting is finished. I've never had a problem using the eyelets on the block..

[ktisdall]

Thanks much for that feedback.   I should be doing the removal in a couple of weeks.

--Kevin

[ktisdall]

 



Well it worked like a charm.   I used a 1/2" mooring shackle on the stbd side loop after unplugging some wires and a vacuum hose to get clearance.  To that I ran a 3/8" dyneema line with spliced loops in the ends.   Ran the line over the lift hook, through the port side loop and then put the loop end on the lift hook (boat club hoist (4 tons)).

Took the load off the bolts with the hoist, undid the nuts and swung the engine away a little.

Got my steering cable changed and lifted the engine one bolt hole to try and get the cav plat in the right place.    Never disturbed the lower bolts.....

No drama, just like I like it.

The lift line now goes on to be used as a single point lift for my Rhodes 18 sailboat.


Thanks for inspiring confidence.


--Kevin