Rayhill:
Someone thought that I was crazy when they found out I pulled my engine out at the bell housing. Leaving the bell housing in boat. This boat mechanic told me "No, no! All you have to do is remove the two rear bolts, and pull the engine with the housing still attached to the block." So I tried it and it was a pain in the ass. It kicked my butt trying to get to the nut and bolt at the rear. I am getting ready to pull a engine out of a different boat. Just wondering?Depending on the application: Usually the two nuts in the rear are held in by clips. You only need to pull the two bolts out. Leaving the bellhousing on the engine.