Separating clamp brackets on outboard engine? *** SUCCESS!!!

Had success today. I have been home taking care of my wife after some surgery. Since I can't go anywhere and hunting is on hold. I was able to take my time and excercise patience with this through bolt. I took regular trips to the engine clamp assembly and sprayed PB Blaster on each side of the clamp. I then used two sacrificial zinc coated nuts and tightened them together on the exposed threads of the through bolt. I then used two wrenches and slowly worked back and forth. As I noticed movement begin, I would spray more PB Blaster onto the clamp/through bolt contact area. Then wiggle some more. Between wiggling and spraying, I would occasionally tap on the nuts on each side of the bolt. Well, ok, I would hit them with the BFH. After some more time, the movement increased and eventually became somewhat free moving. Then I proceeded to use a punch and drive the through bolt through the clamp. SUCCESS!!!

Shortly after I was able to reinstall the shallow water drive assembly, plastic grommets, spring, and reverse lock rod.

Seemed like it took forever, but truth be told, it took about an hour today to get things moving. Now I need to make a run to the store to pick up new stainless lock nuts, washers and bolts to secure the engine to the transom. Hoping to be back in the water as soon as the wife is feeling better.

Thank you guys for all of the suggestions.

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Now I need to make a run to the store to pick up new stainless lock nuts, washers and bolts to secure the engine to the transom.

Oh boy does that strike a nerve, great idea. Isn't it fun when you win a fight like that!!!!! Congrats. Another vote for anti-sieze
 
Lots of good tips here,Anitsieze is my friend,Kroil is available
in 1& 5 gallon cans. If heat is a concern, many welding supply
shops sell tempilaq paste in many different temperature ranges.
Also non-contact thermometers have gotten ridiculously
inexpensive these days.Just my $.02.
 
Thanks for that one Eric, I promise to give it a try. I have a whole bunch of things to try it on.
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And the time to do it right Tom? Hope your season was better than mine. Total bust pretty much. Not even hunting the southern zone till close. Put away the boat and gear and just waiting for the hard water to start the ice fishing season.

Mark W
 
No complaints, time to get out is the key. I think it was 30+ days out and about. Hang in there, it is worth it. BTW You see the news about the mess on the river by Hastings?????? WTF?????
 
Just posted the story. I used to hunt Spring Lake but it got too crazy with hunters and I quit. then moved north somewhat and there is now a sign that says hunting is not allowed in this area anymore. I think it has to be a fake sign as it makes no sense. Great place to hunt and away from others as many do not know of these spots.

I went out the same number of times as years past and shot 1/2 the ducks and 1/4 the numbers of different species. Very slow season. Don't worry, I won't be giving it up. As long as I can still physically able to do so I'll be out and about.

Mark W
 
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