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Rik posted 08-09-2006 11:36 AM ET (US)
To install a new steering cable and tilt tube I had to remove the engine. Took it to a friends who has a ceiling mounted wench. Since it is a 90 hp and weighs close to 400 pounds we were hesitant to strap it.
Called the Marc dealer and he stated we needed a special tool that screws into the top flywheel. Not something I have!!
Found a mobile marine repair man at 1/2 the price of the Marc dealership. When we took off the housing to install the crankshaft lifting eye he informed me I don't have a Merc...but a Yamaha.
He removed two small bolts holding the plastic protective crank cover and low and behold two lifting eyes - turns out I could have done this and saved myself $60.
Good news; it is a Yamaha.
Rik
Chuck Tribolet posted 08-09-2006 04:13 PM ET (US)
It's a Mercaha. Yamaha powerhead on a Merc lower unit. Merc
sold a bunch of them while they were getting their own
4-stroke powerhead together.
And that "ceiling mounted wench". Was she pretty? ;-)

Chuck

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Author	Topic: Removing Engine - Yamaha in Merc's Clothing
Rik	posted 08-09-2006 11:36 AM ET (US) To install a new steering cable and tilt tube I had to remove the engine. Took it to a friends who has a ceiling mounted wench. Since it is a 90 hp and weighs close to 400 pounds we were hesitant to strap it. Called the Marc dealer and he stated we needed a special tool that screws into the top flywheel. Not something I have!! Found a mobile marine repair man at 1/2 the price of the Marc dealership. When we took off the housing to install the crankshaft lifting eye he informed me I don't have a Merc...but a Yamaha. He removed two small bolts holding the plastic protective crank cover and low and behold two lifting eyes - turns out I could have done this and saved myself $60. Good news; it is a Yamaha. Rik
Chuck Tribolet	posted 08-09-2006 04:13 PM ET (US) It's a Mercaha. Yamaha powerhead on a Merc lower unit. Merc sold a bunch of them while they were getting their own 4-stroke powerhead together. And that "ceiling mounted wench". Was she pretty? ;-) Chuck