Engine removal....

[seatray]

Hi all, is there anyone that knows how to remove the starboard engine (drivers side) of a searay270DA 1999? Is there any drawings and kit I need as it looks like I need to drop it out to check if the pistons have seized like a mechanic had told me. Will I need any special tools etc as don't fancy using these guys again as I think they have told me fibs and don't want to get a new engine just yet! Also where is the engine serial number so I can get the right spares etc. oh and do I need to drop the leg off first? I cant find any wiring and / or step by step guide to remove the block.
thanks in advance

 

[Siboatguy]

your kidding me right... lol.....Keep you mech...

 

[b_arrington]

With all respect to whatever mechanical skill you have, with your description and request you appear to have very limited diagnostic and/or repair experience.

I dare say that advising an inexperienced person in how to remove and repair a seized engine from is beyond the scope of even this group’s extensive knowledge. You may want to consider getting a second option before tearing into the engine yourself.

 

[Strecker25]

Even if you know how to diag and rebuild a motor, pay a marine mechanic to yank it and drop it back in. Sounds like it’ll save you loads of grief and it won’t cost too much if you do the grunt work of removing the hatch and anything else that’s physically in the way.

 

[Henry Boyd]

Yes, there is a very valuable special tool you will need; experience from having done it before. Have an experienced marine mechanic pull the engine for you, and then put it back for you. Personally, I’d let a mechanic do the whole thing. Twenty year old raw water cooled boat engines could have a whole host of things wrong with them in addition to whatever is keeping it from running. If you think your current tech is not on the up and up, try another guy.

 

[DWABoat]

I have pulled/replaced three small block engines from boats under the tutelage of a 25-year certified marine mechanic. I would have screwed things up royally had I attempted them on my own.

I feel I could do it now with only minimal help.
Heed the advice of these seasoned experts - it does not look complicated, but there are many nuances and special procedures that can cause serious problems later.

 

[seatray]

cheers guys, I wasn't intending on doing the work as like mentioned there's a host of issues plus I don't have all the tools. this has come from a mech that washed his hands of a look to another 'qualified firm' that gave me the nod it was seized... bear in mind it was working 2 months prior ( bottom end oil like new - their words) so think it may be the valves and slight seize. I'd rather not remove the engine full stop but need to get an idea of what may be wrong as feel i'm getting the run around and the last mechs didn't do what they were meant to do (diesel in pistons etc to loosen heads up). Always used approved mercury mechs but getting hold of them is hard here and when you get mates comment 'how hard can it be?'' doesn't instill reassurances lol.

 

[devildogae]

I'm about to do this same job on a 2000, as ling as you have the ability to hoist the engine, it isn't that bad. Slow and steady. Just have to disconnect everything before you attempt this and be aware of lines and cables that need to be removed you didnt catch. I'm dreading taking the engine hatch off, lol.

cheers guys, I wasn't intending on doing the work as like mentioned there's a host of issues plus I don't have all the tools. this has come from a mech that washed his hands of a look to another 'qualified firm' that gave me the nod it was seized... bear in mind it was working 2 months prior ( bottom end oil like new - their words) so think it may be the valves and slight seize. I'd rather not remove the engine full stop but need to get an idea of what may be wrong as feel i'm getting the run around and the last mechs didn't do what they were meant to do (diesel in pistons etc to loosen heads up). Always used approved mercury mechs but getting hold of them is hard here and when you get mates comment 'how hard can it be?'' doesn't instill reassurances lol.