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July 16, 2026 at 7:46 pm #324598
Bob Wight
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    No, you shouldn’t have to remove the lower pan or pull the powerhead to remove the cylinder head but you’ll have to use a box end wrench to remove the bolts on the lower end of the cylinder head.   A ratchet and socket likely won’t fit between the head and the lower pan.

    Bob

    1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
    1954 Johnson CD-11
    1955 Johnson QD-16
    1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
    1957 Evinrude 3022
    1958 Johnson QD-19
    1958 Johnson FD-12
    1959 Johnson QD-20
    1982 Evinrude 25hp

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