Tips for removing bravo transom assembly that does not want to come off
 

I am restoring my 88 Cigarette Bullet and I am working on removing the Bravo transom assemblies. I have the inner plates removed but the outer assembly does not want to let go. I made this set up so that I could pull even pressure on it using the all thread and a nut but still no luck. Any tips or tricks you could share? Thanks



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Is that silicone around the drive or 5200?... or just a bad tape during prep for a paint job?

well thought out puller!

if it is 5200.................. :(
tough job ahead !
gelcoat will peel off when removing and might also have some fiber following along!

try to use a hammer inside on the bolt so you can maybe get it to move just enough to use somekind of pry bar outside to slowly go around it... or use a dented steel wire for windshield to cut the silicone around and underneath the transom assembly

either way, might be a long job... !!!

Carefully put some heat to the housing! I would use two MAP gas torches, one on each side, heat it up a bit and then take a couple of good 3" putty knives and tap one in on each side while applying pressure with your puller. You'll get it. .

I would not try to pull it off without cutting the adhesive around the assembly.
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Thank you for the replies. The sealant around the housing is silicone. I cut the silicone with a razor blade. I was able to get a scraper in behind it in some areas tonight so at least that’s a start. The housing studs were pretty corroded so I am thinking they what’s causing it to stick in the transom. I bought a pack of tapered composite shims from Lowe’s tonight and hopefully I can work them in between the housing and transom while pulling on it with the all thread. I will update tomorrow with progress. Thanks again for the tips.

Harbor freight sells a set of t-handles with wire that is used for cutting out auto glass . The wire will sneak into tight spaces and cut through the urethane using a sawing action. Auto glass industry has been using a heavy multi strand nylon cord to cut windshields out for many years now,think high test fishing line. I use the cord to cut through all kinds of adhesive. It can take moldings and emblems off a car in seconds without damaging paint. The wire is what I would start with which would get to where studs are ,then you would have a gap to get putty knives in.

Bunch of good ideas here folks. Just wanted to say thanks and post to bring this thread to the top so peeps will see it. Sure like that puller.

Was in the same spit about a year ago, i just cleaned up the studs on the inside of the boat to get them as smooth as possible as mine were pretty wild. Then i kept tapping studs with a 5lb hammer. Took a while but it popped the seal after an hour or so.