MCM MODELS - BRAVO AND BLACKHAWK DRIVES WITH DRIVESHAFT EXTENSION SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
Page 2B-4 90-861326--1 MARCH 1999
Removal
WARNING
Be careful when working on fuel system. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow spark or open
flame in area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
1. Disconnect bullet connectors of trim sender wires (coming from transom assembly) from
engine harness.
NOTE: After wires are disconnected, be sure to loosen them from clamps or Sta-Straps
retaining them to engine or hoses.
2. Disconnect MerCathode wires from MerCathode controller if mounted on engine (some
models).
3. Disconnect seawater inlet hose from engine.
4. Disconnect exhaust elbow hoses (bellows).
5. Remove both shift cables from shift plate. Retain locknuts and hardware.
CAUTION
Center lifting eye (located on top of thermostat housing) is used for engine align-
ment only. DO NOT use to lift entire engine.
CAUTION
Engines MUST be lifted with a lifting arm or damage to engine components will
occur. DO NOT allow lifting sling to hook or compress engine components or
damage will occur.
IMPORTANT: To avoid the need for a complete realignment (after engine repair), DO
NOT CHANGE FRONT AND REAR MOUNT ADJUSTMENT. Remove mounting bolts
from boat stringers.
6. Support engine with suitable sling through lifting eyes on engine and remove front and
rear engine mounting bolts from boat stringers. Retain hardware.
7. Carefully remove engine.
75505
72922
cc
a
b
b
Typical Mounting Shown
a-Suitable Sling
b-Engine Lifting Eyes
c-Mounting Bolts
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