225 hp Mercury Motor lifting eye?

Question

I am removing a 225 hp mercury motor from my boat I need to know what is the correct thread size of the lift eye bolt? is it a pipe thread?

Answer 1

No Should be either National Course or National Fine  ( UNC  UNF )

Depending on Year

Answer 2

To save your self switching and trying different threads,just go to the dealer and ask to borrow/or buy the proper lift ring.If you are planning to do this a few times the investment is well worth it.

Answer 3

The simple solution is to rig a "sling" around the power head.  You can use rope or nylon strapping  just make sure it want slip out. I remember a factory sling that merc sold for all it's big outboards.  You could use it with the cowl.  Good luck!