i have a 1970 gulfstream w/ a i/L 6, gm 250, 165 merc- can i remove the engine w/o removing the stern drive, by removing the front engine mount/bracket?
You Might get it Out.......<br />But,<br />You'll Need to pull the Drive to Reinstall the engine, Anyway.......<br />It's Only 8 nuts to Remove.... Go ahead and Pull it Now,+ Get it Out of your way.........
What make boat is it? I have a '78 Grady White Gulfsream with a Mercruiser 165 IL6. I also removed the engine for a rebuild. I would definetly recommend removing the outdrive prior to removing the engine. Like the other guys said: you'll have to remove it anyway when you reinstall, and it will be easier to remove without the outdrive in the way.
Remove the outdrive first no doubt. I also had a hellava time with the aft engine mount bolts...couldn't get a wrench on the nut underneath. Post how you do on those. Mine is a 1969 fiberform 23' cuddy 165 gm straight six...and I've got a nightmare gimbal bearing story if anyone is having a problem with theirs. Could save your boat!
