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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mike10" data-source="post: 45955" data-attributes="member: 5461"><p>Not to say you can not do it with the engine in place, but it would be difficult and take more time then removing the engine.  Either way the hydro pumps, gear case, and flywheel will need to be removed.  When you remove the gearcase you remove the rear engine mount support so you will need to support the back of the engine.  At front you will need to remove the timing cover which requires removing the radiator, cooler and rear hood assy.  So basically you are down to only the two, front of engine, motor mounts and any wiring and fuel lines in order to remove the engine.   If you pull the engine you will not need to remove the fuel tank.</p></blockquote><p></p>