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Boat Repair/Mariner 1989or 1990 75Hp lower yoke

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Expert: tyler boehner - 2/12/2008


Question
The lower yoke on my mariner 75 is rotted out and I need to replace it.  Is there a way to lift the entire thing just a little so I don't have to remove the entire power head?

Answer
Not that I am aware of.  Sorry to tell you, but that is about the worst part on an outboard to replace.  To get to the midsection, you have to pull the powerhead.  To get the power head off, you have to pull the gearcase.  Not a fun job and if you do find a quick or easy way to do it, please tell me about it.

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tyler boehner

Expertise

Basic boat motor mechanics or boat wiring. I can help the most on mercruisers, merc outboards, and johnson evinrude outboards.

Experience

Mercruiser tech. Started working on boat motors three years ago. I have limited shop time under my belt but have proven myself in our shop and am now the shop manager.

Organizations
I have a mercury tech number and a yamaha tech number if you would like, but i don't think that being a certified tech makes you a good diagnostic pro.

Education/Credentials
Three years of see and learn shop time. Two weeks of tech training at Mercuiser school at Springfield. Two update merc schools at Topeka KS. "gotta love George". Tons of "E" skills classes online. Most of my ability to diagnose came from shop time working out problems.

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