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lifting a merc 175hp safely 13 years 11 months ago #3520

i might be getting a longshaft 1978 175 hp merc, is it safe to lift them using the lifting ring that threads into the flywheel? about how much do they weigh?

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Re: lifting a merc 175hp safely 13 years 11 months ago #3522

I don't know how much they weigh, but if you can get a lift ring for it, and it threads in most the way or all, I wouldn't worry about it. Those lift rings are real heavy duty!

Good luck!

Frank

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Re: lifting a merc 175hp safely 13 years 11 months ago #3546

They weigh about 350lbs, as a long shaft with power trim.

If you have a properly manufactured and installed lifting ring, the center flywheel will hold it as Frank mentioned.

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Re: lifting a merc 175hp safely 13 years 11 months ago #3551

www.mbsmfg.com/mercury-mariner-honda-flywheel-puller-lifting-ring.html

Someone mentioned this website on the forum before for a lifting eye/puller. It's the best $32 I spent for working on Merc's. I ordered one and got it in the mail 2 days later!

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Re: lifting a merc 175hp safely 13 years 11 months ago #3556

I have that same one, from thier eBay site. Great quality & fast shipping.

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Re:lifting a merc 175hp safely 13 years 11 months ago #3585

that is the lifting ring that i have, now i have decide if i want a 175hp engine.

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Re:lifting a merc 175hp safely 13 years 11 months ago #3610

Now that's a nifty idea! Add a 175 horse outboard to your lifting ring as an accessory! I need to talk to the wife, er, Minister of Finance, about that...

Frank

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