Lifting a 2003 BRP 175 v6 evinrude.

[ktisdall]

I have a 2003 brp evinrude 175.  I need to lift it to change the motor height and to replace the steering cable.

Does anyone know the special tool to lift from the flywheel?  Is that the proper way on this engine?


The typical gear puller with a ring doesn't seem to fit.   I have that special tool from a 1986 omc v6 and it doesnt line up with the flywheel bolts.

--Kevin

[Aaron43]

Use a puller with a lifting eye....I think that motor has 3/8 fine threaded holes in the flywheel...

[Jack Hart]

If you look carefully (very carefully 'cause they don't stand out) you will find lifting eyes on either side of the block.  Use a chain or strap between the eyes and lift away. 

[ktisdall]

Thanks -  I'll have another look but wasn't able to find any lift points up to now.   I was looking toward the top of the block, not the sides. 

Any possible coordinates (i.e., between FI and ecu, etc.)  to narrow the search?


Again, a puller will not work.  It does not have the usual small holes in the flywheel.  And the special lift eye tool is about $200 now.


--Kevin

[Aaron43]

Make one. Get a piece of steel. Drill 4 holes in it large enough to put 4 bolts through...Drill another, larger, hole in the center and tap it for a large bolt....

[baby1]

standard puller worked for me

[flounderpounder225]

If you look carefully (very carefully 'cause they don't stand out) you will find lifting eyes on either side of the block.  Use a chain or strap between the eyes and lift away.

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My 03 90 was the same, swore they weren't there, but they are, painted black they blend into the background of the power head, I'd bet you'll find them

[Capt. Bob]

OK Kevin,

This may be what you are going to need:

Part # 0342672-Lifting Eye.

This is designed to attach to the top of the crankshaft itself and is specific to 60 degree motors (like yours?).

Here's where I found it:

this is the lifting tool for 60° V6 engines

the 19 means 19 mm

http://www.etecownersgroup.com/file?id=1085333
http://www.etecownersgroup.com/file?id=1085334
http://www.etecownersgroup.com/file?id=1085335

I'm guessing this is the mystery since you don't see the threaded holes on the top of the flywheel.

I'll see if I can find any additional info.

Good luck.

Edit: I reread your earlier post. You seem to know this already and you're looking for an alternative correct?

[Jack Hart]

Look where the numeral 1 points in this diagram.  You'll make out a square eye.  Look directly across the crank case and you'll see a triangular shaped eye.

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/BRP/EVINRUDE/2003/E150FCXSTD/CYLINDER%20%26%20CRANKCASE/parts.html

[Capt. Bob]

Very interesting.

I looked at that diagram before and didn't see those.

That's a $200 cigar.


Edit:
OK, take a look here. I know it's not your exact motor. It's just meant to give you a point of reference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0xYZ-Asp1c

Stop the video at 1:36 and look at the triangle above and to the right of the guy's fingers.

This may be where it is located on you engine.

Worth a look.

[Aaron43]

That "lifting eye" on each side of the block appears to be cast aluminum....is that the case?

[Aaron43]

http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/019568.html

[Capt. Bob]

That "lifting eye" on each side of the block appears to be cast aluminum....is that the case?

I'll guess yes, since it appears to be cast with the block.

[Capt. Bob]

http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/019568.html

Great pissin' match.

I'm not sure Kevin has the bolt holes available to use that type. It would work on my 96 for sure. I don't own a welder so I used bolts and chain and it worked fine but....


A pic of his flywheel would be nice but I'm thinking he needs that lifting eye that screws into the crank itself or.... goes with the cast in place attachments. Maybe they are for moving a block assembly around and not designed support the complete motor. 
 

[Aaron43]

His flywheel should have 4 holes around the center....http://www.boats.net/parts/search/BRP/JOHNSON/2003/J175CXSTA/ELECTRICAL%20SYSTEM/parts.html