mylin asked this question on 5/28/2000:

i have a 1985 230hp mercruiser with a 305 chev engine and i cant get the starter off.i have found two bolts at the front and one on a bracket at the back is there anymore i have a chilton shop book but it does not show me a mounting picture

ETRASHER gave this response on 5/30/2000:

you must take the rear bracket completely off.also make sure that the battery cable isn't hung on something.