Thanks so much for your videos, they gave me the courage and confidence I needed to tackle my transom project. That Mercury hoist nut/ flywheel puller was clutch. You saved me a headache or two. Hoping to be back on the water soon.
I find that regardless of the content motorcycles/boat engines that you take the time to show all the simple tips and tricks and for that I am sure that there are many of us who are thankful for your time and effort. Again thank you for sharing!A Yamaha Rider
Brilliant! Simple, but still brilliant. I've lifted these motors several times using different methods, but had totally forgotten that I could use a chain on some robust bolts or use the flywheel puller I bought for that purpose. Thanks for reminding me. Your language and description was clear and concise. Great video! I subscribed immediately. Thank you
I was just figuring out how in the hell lift up Mercury 50 out of the boat...so that it won't break or flip around...Thanks for the video and the good tips! There is some kind of casted frame, but it doesn't look very strong regarding the weight of the motor...I have a tractor to lift it up, but I need to go back and review the possible points to attach a lift-up chain or rope. Also, I learned the handy tool to load/unload the pickup truck! That was a bonus! Thanks again!
From a transplant Marylander in South Lake Tahoe, CA - Thanks for this video. Its exactly the topic I was searching for and the prelude of junking or making a yard ornament concurred with my exact dilemma. Tight lines.
I found an empty eye hole that I could fit a d shackle through, It was under the flywheel, so I use a short loop of strap from the shackle to the lift hook to protect the flywheel. with so many different examples, this video helped me think outside the box and I found my own solution. Thanks Max!
harbor freight roller crane i got a 2 ton one in the back of my truck with a 85 mercury it was about 400 lbs i used a old chain and 2 links that screw sections to join ends of chain with links! i got motors i can work on! i smashed a wall when the bigger motor(150 v6 evinrude) fell and bounced off pallet & cost me 150 for repair of it, the crane would help me in removing motor and replacing other motor!
Mrmaxstorey: I’ve been with you for a long time and so glad you’re still making videos, even if it isn’t as often. I had a question for you if you had any ideas where I should start. I have an opportunity to buy a clean 1970 Suzuki 100. It has power going to the coil but no spark. Aside from plug and wire any idea where I might look to getting spark again? Thanks in advance
Great video. I have a 115 HP Honda outboard that I need to transport. Can I lay the Honda outboard down in the back of my pickup truck without damaging the motor or cover?
Yes you can, but it should only lay on the side or else the oil may run into the cylinders. Honda gives 2 little feet on the body of the motor, these lay down and the oil dipstick faces up. I would put down some blankets or an old tire or something like that to protect it cosmetically
I know this comment is going to be 5 years late but do you have any tips specifically for that 125 force or (mercury) motor seen in at 6:07. I have the 1251x8c model of that engine and I need a transom repair. lot of good information I clearly watched your video all the way through but any advice would be appreciated. :)
It was helpful. Would a pair of nylon straps around the underside of the outboard body just below the engine work? (I think the term lifting ring is what you in your video referred to, rather than hook)
It was not at all possible except for very short distances positioning. I thought about implementing a track system out of sheets of steel, but ultimately the trick became just moving the truck out of the way and setting the wooden stands to wherever the motor was. Now I have a shop with a concrete floor and its like luxury
I've got a mercury 115 and I've ordered one of those rings to screw onto the flywheel shaft. I'm assuming I have to remove the flywheel nut to access some threads correct? When I put the nut back what should I torque it at?
I’m also about to hoist a Merc 115. The guy at the mercury dealer indicated I don’t need one of those rings and instead attach a strap to three places on the motor. I haven’t even taken the cowling off yet so I’m hoping I can see where those places are.
@@mrmaxstorey Your the best , thanks man , thought it would be days , before hearing back ( if at all ). I was looking on the parts sites . now if I can just get you to come help me replace the swivel pin bushings on my 75 mariner ! LOL
@@mrmaxstorey Are there different sizes of these ? e-bay says it doesn't fit my 75 mariner, but it does have the threads , so I think they are wrong ? they don't list anything over 45 hp. I think there is only one size 1 1/2 " .Am I right in thinking , If it has threads , it will work ?
@@eduareddie2178 o yeah I wrap a stout rope around the bottom cowl, and then loop another length up and over the flywheel, and then hook the lift onto that
Thanks so much for your videos, they gave me the courage and confidence I needed to tackle my transom project. That Mercury hoist nut/ flywheel puller was clutch. You saved me a headache or two. Hoping to be back on the water soon.
Glad to help
Must be a prerequisite of working on boats that you have to look like the Gorton's fisherman, Right on man good tips.
I find that regardless of the content motorcycles/boat engines that you take the time to show all the simple tips and tricks and for that I am sure that there are many of us who are thankful for your time and effort. Again thank you for sharing!A Yamaha Rider
Thanks buddy
Brilliant! Simple, but still brilliant. I've lifted these motors several times using different methods, but had totally forgotten that I could use a chain on some robust bolts or use the flywheel puller I bought for that purpose. Thanks for reminding me. Your language and description was clear and concise. Great video! I subscribed immediately. Thank you
I love your outboard motor "Pharm"!
Dude please that's not a hook , it's a lifting eye that your hook goes into
Thanks for the great video
I was just figuring out how in the hell lift up Mercury 50 out of the boat...so that it won't break or flip around...Thanks for the video and the good tips! There is some kind of casted frame, but it doesn't look very strong regarding the weight of the motor...I have a tractor to lift it up, but I need to go back and review the possible points to attach a lift-up chain or rope. Also, I learned the handy tool to load/unload the pickup truck! That was a bonus! Thanks again!
From a transplant Marylander in South Lake Tahoe, CA - Thanks for this video. Its exactly the topic I was searching for and the prelude of junking or making a yard ornament concurred with my exact dilemma. Tight lines.
I found an empty eye hole that I could fit a d shackle through, It was under the flywheel, so I use a short loop of strap from the shackle to the lift hook to protect the flywheel. with so many different examples, this video helped me think outside the box and I found my own solution. Thanks Max!
I like how you call it your “outboard motor farm”.
Supper helpful probably saved me from a back injury lol
harbor freight roller crane i got a 2 ton one in the back of my truck with a 85 mercury it was about 400 lbs i used a old chain and 2 links that screw sections to join ends of chain with links! i got motors i can work on! i smashed a wall when the bigger motor(150 v6 evinrude) fell and bounced off pallet & cost me 150 for repair of it, the crane would help me in removing motor and replacing other motor!
good video, simple to the point no bullshit. thanks pal
Hey, you're that great motorcycle carburetor guy.
Cool. Was just making sure I could use that hook on the evinrude.
I bear hugged a mercury 90 2 stroke and had some people ratchet me to it and it went prettily smooth.
o ok
Mrmaxstorey: I’ve been with you for a long time and so glad you’re still making videos, even if it isn’t as often. I had a question for you if you had any ideas where I should start. I have an opportunity to buy a clean 1970 Suzuki 100. It has power going to the coil but no spark. Aside from plug and wire any idea where I might look to getting spark again? Thanks in advance
Hey there my dude check out the points clean them up or replace and gap appropriately
Great video. I have a 115 HP Honda outboard that I need to transport. Can I lay the Honda outboard down in the back of my pickup truck without damaging the motor or cover?
Yes you can, but it should only lay on the side or else the oil may run into the cylinders. Honda gives 2 little feet on the body of the motor, these lay down and the oil dipstick faces up. I would put down some blankets or an old tire or something like that to protect it cosmetically
Good video bud.
I know this comment is going to be 5 years late but do you have any tips specifically for that 125 force or (mercury) motor seen in at 6:07. I have the 1251x8c model of that engine and I need a transom repair. lot of good information I clearly watched your video all the way through but any advice would be appreciated. :)
OK well whats the problem with it?
It was helpful. Would a pair of nylon straps around the underside of the outboard body just below the engine work? (I think the term lifting ring is what you in your video referred to, rather than hook)
yea thats fine, i do that too thats how i hoist Force motors that dont have rings or hooks or eyes or hoops or circlets
Super helpful, thanks!
Awesome video! I am curious what you type in google or eBay for the tow hitch hoist?
It's on Amazon, tow hitch crane or hoist
Where are you located? Looking for outboard motor.
Make sure yall build an engine stand thats compatible with the legs on your Hoist!.....back to the drawing board for me
Great video. How difficult is it to move the loaded jack over the grassy area? Any tricks to make it easier?
It was not at all possible except for very short distances positioning. I thought about implementing a track system out of sheets of steel, but ultimately the trick became just moving the truck out of the way and setting the wooden stands to wherever the motor was. Now I have a shop with a concrete floor and its like luxury
@@mrmaxstorey nice. Thanks for the reply and knowledge
On those mercuries before you screw in that puller on the top of the flywheel did you have to remove the nut on the top of the flywheel?
No you leave it in
Do you sell any of the outboards that you have? Which state are you in?
They are all already sold and I took the money and moved out of the country
Getting ready to buy a used 2003 mercury 75hp 2 stroke, was just wondering if it ok to lay the motor down for a long time
Yea it's fine
What's the name of the tow hitch attachment or link on ebay to purchase please. Thanks
Truck hitch lift or hoist or something like that. I think Amazon has it too
@@mrmaxstorey Thanks
I've got a mercury 115 and I've ordered one of those rings to screw onto the flywheel shaft. I'm assuming I have to remove the flywheel nut to access some threads correct? When I put the nut back what should I torque it at?
No you leave the nut on, it threads over the nut
I’m also about to hoist a Merc 115. The guy at the mercury dealer indicated I don’t need one of those rings and instead attach a strap to three places on the motor. I haven’t even taken the cowling off yet so I’m hoping I can see where those places are.
Great info , I can not find one of those mercury pullers .Is "flywheel puller" the search word you used ? Maybe you know part # ? thanks
Search “mercury outboard flywheel puller” on on ebay theres like 100 of them
@@mrmaxstorey Your the best , thanks man , thought it would be days , before hearing back ( if at all ). I was looking on the parts sites . now if I can just get you to come help me replace the swivel pin bushings on my 75 mariner ! LOL
@@mrmaxstorey Are there different sizes of these ? e-bay says it doesn't fit my 75 mariner, but it does have the threads , so I think they are wrong ? they don't list anything over 45 hp. I think there is only one size 1 1/2 " .Am I right in thinking , If it has threads , it will work ?
Yeah ive used them on all mercury motors over 50, all mariners and some force motors. I think youll be fine
When are you doing the mounting video that will be my next step and I’d like too see how
Not for a while, i forgot about it and im closed up for now
What's with the Star of Life on the back of the truck?
I put it there
Will that pulled work on a 1989 mercury out board or are they to old for that?
Yeah it should work check out your flywheel if you got threads around the flywheel nut most likely it will work
You moved on to boat motors i see lol
I need to find a outboard
How Much do you sell them for
As much as I can
your truck is looking pretty damn brown man
damn fuckin straight mang
@@mrmaxstorey what is that hoist at 5:18 called? Cant find it on ebay
@@wazup3333 Trailer hitch hoist. I just looked tho all im finding are expensive ones
@@mrmaxstorey yea like 517$ you know whats up with that?
@@wazup3333 no idea mine was a hell of a lot cheaper, maybe amazon?
W about Force 85hp??
Ok what about it?
@@mrmaxstorey I don’t see where i can hook the chain on my force
No eye hook
@@eduareddie2178 o yeah I wrap a stout rope around the bottom cowl, and then loop another length up and over the flywheel, and then hook the lift onto that
@@mrmaxstorey whats the bottom cowl ?
f
Yes easy way. Buy a pickup truck and 1000dolars worth of lifts.
Sorry i dont know how to lift an outboard motor with a nintendo switch