
2B-2 - ALPHA DRIVES - WITH DRIVE SHAFT EXTENSIONS
90-823225--1 1096
Removal
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to remove the
engine to service the drive shaft and/or bearing
support (tailstock). Refer to instructions as out-
lined in Section 8D - “Drive Shaft Repair” or
“Bearing Support Repair” for servicing these
items only.
IMPORTANT: Stern drive unit does not have to be
removed prior to engine removal. If stern drive is
going to be removed, refer to appropriate Stern
Drive Service Manual.
Engine Removal
1. Disconnect battery cables from battery.
2. Remove instrument harness connector plug from
engine harness receptacle after loosening
clamp.
!
WARNING
Be careful when working on fuel system. Gaso-
line is extremely flammable and highly explosive
under certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow
spark or open flame in area. Wipe up any spilled
fuel immediately.
3. Using wrench to stabilize brass coupling at fuel
filter inlet, loosen fuel line fitting, disconnect and
suitably plug fuel line to prevent fuel in tank from
leaking into bilge.
4. Disconnect throttle cable from carburetor and re-
tain locknuts and hardware.
5. Disconnect bullet connectors of trim sender wires
(coming from transom assembly) from engine
harness.
NOTE: After wires are disconnected, be sure to loos-
en them from clamps or Sta-Straps retaining them to
engine or hoses.
6. Slide sleeves back on black and white/green (or
gray) wires and disconnect engine harness wires
from shift cut-out switch harness.
7. Disconnect MerCathode wires from MerCathode
controller if mounted on engine (some models).
8. Disconnect seawater inlet hose from engine.
9. Disconnect exhaust elbow hoses (bellows).
10. Remove both shift cables from shift plate. Retain
locknuts and hardware.
11. Disconnect any grounding wires and accessories
that are connected to engine.
12. Disconnect (and suitably plug) fluid hoses from
power steering control valve on transom.
13. Remove top and then bottom drive shaft shields
at engine end of extension drive shaft.
72033
a - Top Shield
b - Bottom Shield
c - 4 Screws/Nuts (2 Hidden)
d - 3 Screws (Hidden)
b
c
d
a
Summary of Contents for 305 CID
Page 7: ...A 1 72000 IMPORTANT INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION...
Page 16: ...B 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION MAINTENANCE...
Page 59: ...C 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING...
Page 92: ...A 2 72975 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MCM MODELS ALPHA ONE DRIVES...
Page 103: ...B 2 70246 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MCM MODELS ALPHA ONE DRIVES WITH DRIVESHAFT EXTENSION...
Page 120: ...2 72580 C REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MCM MODELS BRAVO DRIVES...
Page 135: ...D 2 70246 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MCM MODELS BRAVO DRIVES WITH DRIVESHAFT EXTENSION...
Page 154: ...E 2 70648 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MIE MODELS VELVET DRIVE TRANSMISSIONS...
Page 173: ...F 2 25280 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MIE MODELS HURTH TRANSMISSIONS...
Page 189: ...A 3 72615 ENGINE 5 0L 305 CID 5 7L 350 CID...
Page 192: ...3A 0 ENGINES 90 823225 1 1096...
Page 266: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS STARTING SYSTEM A 72079 4...
Page 284: ...STARTING SYSTEM 4A 17 90 823225 1 1096 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK...
Page 334: ...C 4 72078 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHARGING SYSTEM...
Page 344: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 4C 9 90 823225 1 1096 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK...
Page 360: ...D 4 72747 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION...
Page 380: ...E 4 72761 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL KITS...
Page 393: ...F 4 72938 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WIRING DIAGRAMS...
Page 438: ...B 5 72681 FUEL SYSTEM MERCARB 2 BARREL CARBURETOR...
Page 467: ...C 5 72085 FUEL SYSTEMS ROCHESTER 4 BARREL CARBURETOR...
Page 497: ...D 5 70389 90 823224 692 5B WEBER 4 BARREL CARBURETOR FUEL SYSTEMS WEBER 4 BARREL CARBURETOR...
Page 538: ...5 71692 E FUEL SYSTEMS MULTI PORT AND THROTTLE BODY FUEL INJECTION...
Page 727: ...F 5 73662 FUEL SYSTEMS BOS SAV EMISSIONS...
Page 744: ...A 6 22381 COOLING SYSTEM SEAWATER COOLING MODELS...
Page 773: ...B 6 72987 COOLING SYSTEM CLOSED COOLED MODELS...
Page 823: ...A 7 72699 EXHAUST SYSTEM GENERAL...
Page 829: ...B 7 72695 EXHAUST SYSTEM MANIFOLDS AND ELBOWS...
Page 835: ...C 7 70593 EXHAUST SYSTEM RISERS...
Page 844: ...D 7 72737 EXHAUST SYSTEM COLLECTORS...
Page 856: ...A 8 DRIVES VELVET DRIVE IN LINE TRANSMISSION...
Page 869: ...B 8 DRIVES VELVET DRIVE V DRIVE AND WALTER V DRIVE TRANSMISSION...
Page 882: ...C 8 25280 DRIVES HURTH DOWN ANGLE TRANSMISSION...
Page 932: ...E 8 DRIVES DRIVE SHAFT PROPELLER SHAFT MODELS...
Page 947: ...A 9 72951 POWER STEERING PUMP...