Hoisting pre-1962 Mercury 50hp

[JASON RASER]

I have a chain fall and a bar on my ceiling that I use to hoist my later model motors.  I want to lift a 1959 58A.  It doesn’t have the same threads for my eyelet that I use for the later models.  The manuals I have don’t show how to lift the earlier models and I can’t find pictures/videos on the internet.

Is it best to remove the cowl wrap and top cover then apply a strap to the flywheel in some fashion, or should I buy (or build) a strap that I can put around the mid section to lift and balance it properly?  I know I could get some help and just lift it, but having the chain fall and bar on my ceiling makes things very convenient.

Thanks,

Jason

[labrador-guy]

Hello Jason welcome!   I lift my bigger motors with a chain fall.  I use two nylon straps.  You will have figure out the length you need.  They are available on eBay.  A strong rope would probably work also.  I put the boat trailer on car dollies so I can move it into position to install the motor.  My chain fall does not move so I need to get the boat out of the way once the motor is lifted off.  Ya gotta be careful!  Keep the tilt lock in the down position.  Safety first.  I will try to send a picture.

dale

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