lowering outdrive on my mercruiser I/O

[Blue Thunder]

Originally Posted by Wolfeboro_Baja

What about separating the hydraulic trim cylinders from the outdrive and lowering it by hand? You'd probably want to put a block of wood under the skeg for support to prevent ALL the weight from hanging on the bearings.

To expand on the above...loosen the chrome nut (9/16ths wrench) on one side or the other that the trim/tilt lift pistons attach to on the outdrive. They are identical on both sides. Unscrew the nut and slide off the big washer. Grab the outdrive by the skeg and wiggle it while trying to pull the shaft that goes through from the other side out. You might have to tap it with a hammer and a block of wood to get it started. Once that shaft is out you can lower the drive all the way down. THE DRIVE IS HEAVY so be ready.

BT

Sorry NoBozo, I duplicated you. I didn't hit the send button soon enough!!