mounting an evenrude on a stoker

[2.5_stoker]

im going to be hanging my motor on my boat here in a couple of weeks and i just want to make sure that im not going to screw anything up...my plan is to loosen the fly wheel bolts and attach a fly wheel puller then im going to use a forklift and a chain to hoist the motor up and bolt it on...dose this sound about right?...also i was woundering if i cant find a flywheel puller will a steering wheel puller do the trick? im looking for the easiest way to do this and im open to suggestions...thanks :cheers:

shaun

[BeefKid]

if you aint got a lifting ring then yeah... we usually take a starter bolt out then put it throught a link on the chain then put it back one then on the opposite side do the same thing get a bolt that will screw into the thread on the other side... or we have a puller with a small shackle welded to the top.

[racer]

Use a puller you dont need to take anything loose, you need 3 5/16 fine thread bolts, thread them into the flywheel about 8 turns, dont go to far as the timer is below. Run a chain under the puller and lift up

[stokernick]

Listen to the MAN[Alan]

[BarryStrawn]

You have a stock flywheel or flexplate? Your mention of loosening flywheel bolts suggests flexplate.

[2.5_stoker]

Use a puller you dont need to take anything loose, you need 3 5/16 fine thread bolts, thread them into the flywheel about 8 turns, dont go to far as the timer is below. Run a chain under the puller and lift up

hey al is the puller something common that ill be able to find just about anywhere or will i need to order it from somewhere?

thanks

shaun

[racer]

Barry is correct on the flexplate. Shaun had told me a while back it was stock so I assumed flywheel as well, if it does have a flex plate you need a special tool. Standar flywheel any wheel puller will work or I can get you a lift ring.

[2.5_stoker]

im sure its stock...im looking for photos of it now...what would ya want for a lift ring al?

[2.5_stoker]

this should be good enough to tell i think...like i said im sure its stock

http://i45.tinypic.com/2yxkmqb.jpg

[BarryStrawn]

That is the stock flywheel. You can do it like Alan said with three 5/16-24 bolts, a common puller plate and some chain if you have to.

The real puller and lift ring tool comes with proper shoulder bolts and the lift ring is a large eyebolt that threads in where the push bolt normally goes. Very sturdy and will be useful if you think you will ever work on the engine.

[2.5_stoker]

That is the stock flywheel. You can do it like Alan said with three 5/16-24 bolts, a common puller plate and some chain if you have to.

The real puller and lift ring tool comes with proper shoulder bolts and the lift ring is a large eyebolt that threads in where the push bolt normally goes. Very sturdy and will be useful if you think you will ever work on the engine.


well i do have some solid mounts to install...i have to pull the powerhead to get to the upper mount right?...it might be worth while buying a lift ring. now i just need to locate one...any ideas?

[Action Dave]

well i do have some solid mounts to install...i have to pull the powerhead to get to the upper mount right?...it might be worth while buying a lift ring. now i just need to locate one...any ideas?


You will probably have to order one from your local OMC/BRP dealership. They definately come in handy.

[lokinutz]

If your buying a lift ring, go through Al.
If not, PM me your email and I will send you a picture of the lift plate I made for about $5 that can be made to work with just about any engine. Just have to drill some holes.