engine removal

  1. Millhouse

    Removing Kohler generator in 1998 290W/ twins.

    the new to me twin 5.7 290 Sundancer had a bad generator when I bought it and I wanted it working so here’s the steps I took. I made several different measurements to see how and if it was possible to remove with engine in place, with removing manifold, remote oil filter and power steering...
  2. Millhouse

    Alpha One Gen 2 transom assembly interchangeability question

    I recently purchased a 1998 Searay 290 W/ twin 350 and Alpha One gen 2 drives. I’m sadly pulling port engine so I can get 4E Kohler generator pulled to have it overhauled. While sizing up this job I noticed the transom assembly looks pretty rough so I figured it was the perfect time to...
  3. R

    POLL! Hours to remove single engine 280da

    I have gotten into an argument with my local workshop regarding work hours, so I would really appreciate if there´s anyone that can give me an honest estimation under the following starting conditions: - Boat´s on dry land in the shop - Sterndrive is off - Enging hatch is off and out of the way...
  4. GoFastr

    What other maintenance to do while engine is out?

    I have to change the intake water hose coming from the transom and there is no room under or behind my engine while it is in the boat to do this. My fuel pump and cooler assembly also seems to be flopping around under the engine too instead of attached to the port engine mount. I suspect the...
  5. 370Dancer

    In the water engine swap 1998 370 Sundancer

    I have procured a pair of drop in replacement motors for my 370 Sundancer that has 5000 V drive transmissions. What I would like to do, is disconnect the engines from the transmissions in the boat, slide the engines forward enough to disengage the drive shafts, and lift them out without...
  6. B

    6.2 Liter Engine Removal 2003 Sundancer 300

    Anyone ever pull a 6.2 liter engine on their boat? I have quite a bit of experience with these types of things but do not want to get into a huge job. From what I can see, I need to remove the throttle linkage, the engine mounts (from the hull to keep the engine adjusted to same height). Exhaust...
  7. B

    Help needed with engine removal on '86 340 Sundancer

    Both of the dripless stuffing boxes on my 1986 34 Sundancer with v drives are leaking badly. The engines, 454 Crusaders, must come out. How do you do it? The couplers are almost impossible to see, much less get to. Also, the salt water leakage has made everything rusty. I'd appreciate any...
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