Lifting motor to install Power Pole Brackets

[James.Harner]

Guys, what is best way to lift my 04 225HO. Do I use a Harmonic balancer puller with Eye bolt or is there another way to lift safely. I plan to use a motor lift. I only need to move motor back off jackplate 3/4" to slip 1/2" thick Power Pole Brackets in and refasten with longer bolts. I am mounting between Jackplate and motor bracket, so I wont have to worry with Transom attachment etc.
From previous posts, I think I can make do with a harmonic balancer puller 3 5/16x24pitch x 3-1/2" fine thread bolts some large washers and a heavy eye bolt. Does this sound right? Is there anything in particular with the 2004 225HO Di to look out for?
Thanks James


Modified by James Harner 2 at 7:25 PM 12/27/2010

[ChampioNman]

That will work.

[James.Harner]

Brackets are on....motor back in place. Lifting ring(harmonic balancer and eye bolt) worked like a charm. Thanks fro the help.

[ChampioNman]

If you bought the balancer keep it, great tool to have. You can use it for pulling the prop shaft bearing carrier to re-seal your lower unit. You can use it too for pulling the Flywheel if needed.

[86 inches]

Will any generic harmonic balancer puller kit work or do I need to get a specific OMC tool?

[Bassmeister]

Any generic will work.