Are lifting eyes used to lift entire outboards?

[gwoloshyn]

I'm planning on hoisting my 110hp outboard up off a stand to install on my boat in a few weeks and looking into options for doing this. I've seen the lifting eyes that you attach to the flywheel, are these used to pull the powerhead off outboards or used to lift the whole outboard? Or both? This is my favorite option, as I can make one myself using steel and grade 8 bolts.

I could also use straps around the motor but this doesn't seem like the best idea.

 

[82rude]

Re: Are lifting eyes used to lift entire outboards?

used for lifting the whole motor.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Are lifting eyes used to lift entire outboards?

I personally would not lift by the flywheel with a hame made apparatus.

My Mercs have an inside thread and the lifting ring threads directly into the top.

My Evinrude and Johnson both have a lifting eye bolted to the powerhead.


This guy has been making and selling these for years:

Mercury Mariner Flywheel Puller 91 849154T1 Lift Ring 91 90455 1 Lifting Eye | eBay


outboard lifting ring | eBay

 

[gwoloshyn]

Re: Are lifting eyes used to lift entire outboards?

Actually I just checked my motor and there is a lift ring bolted to the powerhead. Thanks

 

[82rude]

Re: Are lifting eyes used to lift entire outboards?

there! problem solved.

 

[V153]

Re: Are lifting eyes used to lift entire outboards?

I personally would not lift by the flywheel with a hame made apparatus

Really!? I've lifted several motors with this one & never had a problem. Doubles as a flywheel puller too btw ...

 

[coolbri70]

Re: Are lifting eyes used to lift entire outboards?

I take the handle off the cowling, then I can hook to the lifting eye with the cowl on, then stuff a rag around the hole to keep out the weather, I left it hang from the hoist while I redid my transom

 

[roscoe]

Re: Are lifting eyes used to lift entire outboards?

Really!? I've lifted several motors with this one & never had a problem. Doubles as a flywheel puller too btw ...

For safety sake, too many unknown variables.
(materials being used, condition of flywheel, skill of person making the part)
Just don't want someone to get hurt.
I've seen motors fall.

I also don't like putting things thru the flywheel where the ignition components could be damaged.

If you have the skills to make one, and the knowledge to do it well, then go for it.

 

[tgp***]

Re: Are lifting eyes used to lift entire outboards?

This guy has been making and selling these for years:
Mercury Mariner Flywheel Puller 91 849154T1 Lift Ring 91 90455 1 Lifting Eye | eBay

outboard lifting ring | eBay

Are these threads pretty standard for all Mercury Motors. I was thinking of getting one. Would they fit a 1967 Merc 65 hp 4 cyl engine??