03 Yamaha VMax 225 OX66 Lift Ring - The Hull Truth

greggeorge · 05-21-2011, 06:22 PM

I have a 03 Yamaha VMax 225 OX66 VX225TLRB and I need to know if I can lift the whole motor with the built in lift point on the back of the block, or do I need a lift ring to screw into the flywheel?
The lift point on the block looks like the engine is going to swing forward and not hang verticle not to mention it is attached with only two small bolts.
If there is a tool where do you get one, or what is the part number?

SIM · 05-22-2011, 11:26 AM

If there is only one hanging point, that is all you need. The only engines I am aware of that need a flywheel adapter are the V8 4-strokes and the new 4.2 ltr 4-stroke engines.

Andy

greggeorge · 05-22-2011, 04:09 PM

Finally something that works, One less tool to buy. Now that I can lift from that strap, is there a certain amount of pre-tilt that wiil allow the engine to be lifted straight up & keep it from binding forward, as the lift point is well to the rear of the center line of the engine?