Maxum 2600SE with Mercruiser 350 mag mpi Oil Pan and gasket replacement

[scat]

Hi all,
Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere but the forum search wouldn't allow for oil or pan or oil pan to be searched as the words are too short or too common. I found a post searching under gasket that suggests someone changed their oil pan on a 2400 without lifting the engine.

Basically I would like to know if anyone has tried removing and replacing their oil pan in a 2600SE without lifting the engine? I have a merc 350 mag mpi engine. Any tips would be appreciated.

Thanks

[biggerseagar]

Like doing things the hard way huh?

I'm sure other will chime in here, but seriously lift the engine out and then get a engine stand to mount your engine and your job will be soooo much easier.....

Good luck

[scat]

Thanks for the reply, but I was hoping to avoid the costs involved in lifting the boat, renting hardstand space and paying a mechanic to remove and replace the leg and engine for this. Seems very expensive.

[mmwjr]

I have never tried this in a boat but have done so in a car and it was rather difficult and I had access from under the car which you won't have on the boat.

I would recommend to pull the engine to ensure the old gasket and sealant can be fully removed to provide a clean surface so the new gasket will seal.

Dropping the pan in place will not allow you to pull it out as the oil pump pick up will prevent the pan from being slide out unless you jack the engine up. Then installing the gasket upside down will be a challange.

Can it be done; probably but the cost saving vs. what you will have to go thru are not worth it IMHO.