Mercruiser 4.3 LX engine removal

[Lee125]

So found out I have a crack in my engine block.. " yes was a sad day" but, ordered my new motor today. Does anyone have any tips on how the old engine unhooks at the back so I will have a good idea before I dive into it? Thanks.

 

[tpenfield]

2 bolts at the transom . . . then the forward mounts that attach to the engine block.

As far as fasteners, that's about it. the rest is wiring, fuel line, control linkages, and exhaust connections.

 

[Bt Doctur]

but your better off removing the front mounts with the engine by unscrewing/un-bolting from the stringer. They need to be free to do the alignment

 

[Rick Stephens]

And pull the drive first.

 

[Lee125]

Okay great thanks! I got all the wiring off and everything else so all left to do is pull it now I have a better idea how it works.