4.3 litre merc removal from a 19'6" Wellcraft... are there any surprises or issues to know?

[bayoublu]

I am waiting on a manual but it will be a few days till it arrives. Have never hauled an engine out of a boat before. The stern drive is off now and am wondering just how I should proceed. Do the manifolds need to come off before the engine is out? Would seem easier on the stand. I do know my machine shop does not want to see them, but I will get them cleaned and tested. Thanks for any advice. Blu

 

[bondo]

Ayuh,... Good, the drive is off,..
Now, pull the big cannon plug, 'n any other wiring...
Then all the plumbin' hookups, gas, p/s, water, etc...
Then the rear 2 motor mount bolts, 'n the 4 lag bolts for the front mounts...
The manifolds can come off, before, or after the pull...
Hook up a chain, 'n yank 'er out...

The machine Shop will want Just the long block,...
All the accessories(carb, igntion, etc.) should be stripped before it's delivered...