Where do I hoist a Force 125 HP outboard motor from?

[pastorbud]

I have ambitiously chosen to replace the motor leg cover and steering bracket on my 1987 125 HP Force.

Bought this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2608...0818335944&_sacat=&_fvi=1&_rdc=1#ht_500wt_975

1) Looks pretty easy to disconnect lines and cables and take out the bolts to remove the head and leg from this bracket. Am I missing something?

2) My other outboards had an obvious hoist-point-- a loop at the top of the powerhead. I see no such creature on my 125 hp Force. How does one hoist this beast?

 

[pastorbud]

Re: Where do I hoist a Force 125 HP outboard motor from?

Just an FYI-- my current king pin makes the steering very stiff. Previous research sez that's due to corrosion in the steering bracket where the kingpin passes through. If I disconnect the linkage, thewheel turns freely, but the motor will not move back and forth.

This bracket turns freely, so i went ahead and bought the whole thing, rather than try to restore my bracket.

 

[foodfisher]

Re: Where do I hoist a Force 125 HP outboard motor from?

Three threaded holes in the flywheel. Bolts to fit, I think 1/4 20. Metal plate with holes drilled to accept these, and another hole in the center to take an eye bolt, 1/2" with nut and washer under the plate. There is a thread that gave this info to me in this forum. I believe Frank posted it. CRS