Oceannavigator
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I'm getting deep into a Honda BF8A that has water leaking into the lower cylinder.
I don't have a flywheel puller aboard my boat. I'd also like to get somewhere (pull the head at least), without draining the crankcase oil.
Can I pull the head without removing the engine from the outboard?
The only thing holding me up is possibly the exhaust manifold/pipe.
The head moves, pops free of the gasket, but isn't moving much or coming all the way off.
It's connected to the exhaust, which can't be removed, as the lower cowling is in the way.
Does this exhaust tube slide out of the lower unit if I get the head free, or is it holding the head in place?
I don't want to break it...
I don't have a flywheel puller aboard my boat. I'd also like to get somewhere (pull the head at least), without draining the crankcase oil.
Can I pull the head without removing the engine from the outboard?
The only thing holding me up is possibly the exhaust manifold/pipe.
The head moves, pops free of the gasket, but isn't moving much or coming all the way off.
It's connected to the exhaust, which can't be removed, as the lower cowling is in the way.
Does this exhaust tube slide out of the lower unit if I get the head free, or is it holding the head in place?
I don't want to break it...
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