Engine Removal / Installation: Step 1

Engine Removal / Installation
Yamaha FX140 / HO
2.2 Wiggle & remove the flame arrestors
Step 1 by loosening the 4 flame arrestor bolts.

Remove the two allen bolts on each throttle
2.4 Loosen the outer then inner hose
clamps on the pipe and separate. Remove
Battery Removal body. Remove the three retaining screws
the cooling fitting.
from the airbox base and raise it.
1.1 (Above) Remove the two retaining

straps, disconnect the battery and remove it
from the hull. Disconnect the negative 2.5 Remove the PTO shroud.
2.3 Disconnect the hose and wire connector
(black) cable first, then the positive (red). under the base to remove it.
Step 2
Removal From Hull
2.1 Remove the center screws and outer
retaining clips from the airbox cover and
remove.
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2.6 Remove the relay cover on the 2.8 Using an engine hoist, raise the engine 3.2 Remove the rail connections and
electrical box and disconnect the starter to access the remaining hoses and cooling lines from the block.
lead. connections.
3.3 Remove the exhaust collector.
Step 3
Accessory Removal
3.1 Remove the coil pack and ignition
wires from the block.
2.7 Disconnect the wiring harness

connections. Remove motor mount bolts.

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3.4 Remove the exhaust manifold and 3.7 Remove the head bracket. 3.9 Loosen the clamps and remove the
knock sensor. intake adaptors.
3.5 Remove the oil line and head sensor. 3.10 Pry the rubber plug back and remove
the retaining bolt and tube on the head.
3.8 Remove the gear reduction assembly.
3.6 Remove the two retaining bolts on top

and 4 on the bottom for the oil tank and
remove it from the block.

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3.11 Remove the case sensor. 3.14 Remove the starter.
3.12 Remove the case bracket.
3.13 Remove the flywheel and bendix gear

assembly.

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Engine Installation Notes
Electrical Connections
Paper Gaskets
It is SBT’s recommendation that all
It is SBT’s recommendation that all paper
electrical connections be sanded, cleaned
gaskets be treated with Loctite® High-
and secured during the assembly process.
Tack Gasket Sealer prior to installation.
It is a common problem to not have solid
Read and follow all instructions on the
connections due to corrosion, paint, poor
product canister to insure good gasket
wire condition, etc.
sealing on your new engine.
Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in
Special Gaskets the preparation of these guides, SBT
It is SBT’s recommendation that all assumes no responsibility for errors or
exhaust gaskets be sealed with Loctite® omissions. Neither is any Liability assumed
Copper Gasket Adhesive prior to for damages resulting from use of the
installation. Read and follow all information contained herein. Publication
instructions on the product canister to of the procedures in these guides does not
insure good gasket sealing on your new imply approval of the manufacturers of the
engine. products covered. Persons engaging in the
procedures herein do so at their own risk.
Bolts
It is SBT’s recommendation that all bolts
be treated with Loctite® Medium Strength
Threadlocker Blue (242) during assembly.

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Follow the removal steps in reverse order 1.1 Reinstall battery.

to install your new SBT short block
3.3 Torque exhaust collector to 28 ft./lbs.
assembly:
3.2 Reattach rail connectors and cooling

3.14 Torque the starter to 13 ft./lbs.
lines.
3.13 Torque the flywheel bolt to 54 ft./lbs.

3.1 Torque coil pack to 11 ft./lbs.
3.12 Torque the case bracket to 13 ft./lbs.

2.8 Hoist the engine back into the hull far
enough to reconnect the bottom fittings and
lines.
3.11 Torque the case sensor to 11 ft./lbs.
2.7 Drop the engine fully in the hull and

3.10 Torque the head tube to 4.5 ft./lbs.
reattach the electrical harnesses. Torque
motor mounts to 12 ft./lbs.
3.9 Tighten the intake adaptor clamps to
snug.
2.6 Reattach starter lead and cover.
3.8 Torque the gear reduction unit bolts to

2.5 Install PTO shroud to snug.
20 ft./lbs.
2.4 Install exhaust clamps to snug.

3.7 Torque the head bracket bolt to 23
ft./lbs.
2.3 Reattach airbox hose and connector.
Torque to 4.7 ft./lbs.
3.6 Torque the top oil tank bolts to 20
ft./lbs. Torque the bottom 4 bolts to 28
ft./lbs.
2.2 Torque airbox base to 12 ft./lbs.
Torque Flame arrestor bolts to snug.
3.5 Tighten the head sensor to snug.
2.1 Torque airbox cover screws to snug
and snap outer connectors shut.
3.4 Torque the exhaust manifold to 28
ft./lbs. Torque the knock sensor to 11
ft./lbs.

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Tools Needed:
Sockets
Sealers /
• 17mm socket Lubricants
• 14mm socket • Loctite® Copper Gasket
• 13mm socket Adhesive
• 12mm socket • Loctite® Medium
• 10mm socket Threadlocker (Blue) 242
• 8mm socket
Parts
• External Gasket Kit
• Zip-Ties
Misc.
• Ratchet
• Long socket extension
• Short socket extension
• Screwdrivers
• Yamaha Rotor (flywheel)
Puller – Part # YM01082 /
40890-01080 from any
Yamaha Dealer
Wrenches
• 12mm wrench
• 10mm wrench
• Torque wrench

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2.2 Wiggle & remove the flame arrestors

Step 1 by loosening the 4 flame arrestor bolts.

1.1 (Above) Remove the two retaining

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3.3 Remove the exhaust collector.

2.7 Disconnect the wiring harness

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3.8 Remove the gear reduction assembly.

3.6 Remove the two retaining bolts on top

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3.11 Remove the case sensor. 3.14 Remove the starter.

3.12 Remove the case bracket.

3.13 Remove the flywheel and bendix gear

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Engine Installation Notes

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Follow the removal steps in reverse order 1.1 Reinstall battery.

3.2 Reattach rail connectors and cooling

3.13 Torque the flywheel bolt to 54 ft./lbs.

3.12 Torque the case bracket to 13 ft./lbs.

2.7 Drop the engine fully in the hull and

3.8 Torque the gear reduction unit bolts to

2.4 Install exhaust clamps to snug.

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