Gallf1
Well-Known Member
- Sep 26, 2018
- 316
- Boat Info
- 2000 Searay 380
- Engines
- Mercruiser 454 MAG MPI 7.4L
Custom Forward Hardtop
Whaly 270 Hard Dinghy, 4hp Honda
Bahamas Veteran
Hi:
After diagnosis of all other possibilities, on my Stbd 454 MAG MPI, Hurth V-Drive Damper plate needs to be replaced.
I understand what needs to be done as far as sliding the prop shaft back, sliding the V-drive forward (making sure to support the engine block) and removing the bell housing to get to the Damper Plate.
My question is:
Has anyone done it while in the water? If you slide the V-drive forward as far as it goes, is there enough room to remove the bellhousing?
I have seen threads about just removing the engine/transmission as one unit, but that entails a trip to the yard, a haul out and a forklift/crane.
Anyone who has done this, please chime in!!
Thx
After diagnosis of all other possibilities, on my Stbd 454 MAG MPI, Hurth V-Drive Damper plate needs to be replaced.
I understand what needs to be done as far as sliding the prop shaft back, sliding the V-drive forward (making sure to support the engine block) and removing the bell housing to get to the Damper Plate.
My question is:
Has anyone done it while in the water? If you slide the V-drive forward as far as it goes, is there enough room to remove the bellhousing?
I have seen threads about just removing the engine/transmission as one unit, but that entails a trip to the yard, a haul out and a forklift/crane.
Anyone who has done this, please chime in!!
Thx