GLF Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I never knew it would be such a pain in the ass to change an engine coupler for an I/O. After my boat was put into storage in the non crane bay side, I discovered I could not change the engine coupler without pulling the engine Dv8oR and I attempted to get it pulled today. Something was hanging up on the exhaust elbow's, and I was afraid to break the distributer with the chain. I opted to stop where we were at, and call it a day. I needed something what will keep the chain from coming to a "V". So, I manufactured a bar that will keep the chain straight up and down and away from the distributer. I will get the engine pulled tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dv8oR Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I never knew it would be such a pain in the ass to change an engine coupler for an I/O. Any job that "Pull the engine" is one of the steps on anything is a pain in the arse Bro!We stopped first at that pancake place that Minnow turned us on to, Mr. B's! They have this thing going there for $19.99 you can attempt to eat a 12 egg omelet and if you get through it you get a "T" shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLF Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 I stopped there again for breakfast this morning. Thanks for the tip on this place minnow. They have a GREAT breakfast.I got the engine, and coupler pulled today. Now to get the parts and get it back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLF Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Dv8oR and I am planning on putting the boat back together March 3rd and 4th(Saturday and Sunday). I am debating on replacing the shift cables, trim sendors, gimbal bearing, and bellows while everything is apart.Has anyone here ever changed any or all of the above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptLevi Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 If youda just bought a brand new Tiara you wouldn't be having these problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 I have mine apart right now. I'm replacing the bellows, gimble bearing trim limit senders. While taking it apart I noticed my 20+yo lower shift cable was deteriorated and I'm replacing that also. B.O.A.T. = Break Out Another Thousand. LOL You will need a slide hammer to pull the gimble. Here's a trick put gimble ring in backwards and next time just change the center. Before doing so read this url,http://www.amarket.com/gimrepr.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLF Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 B.O.A.T. = Break Out Another Thousand. That pretty much sums it up!Thanks for the tip on the gimbal bearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dv8oR Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 for some update pics after the coupler replaced!http://www.greatlakesfisherman.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11305#post11305T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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