cylinder cover replacement

[gtodd]

I'm trying to sell a 1982 40 hp that needs the cylinder cover replaced (broken starter motor mounts). I have the replacement cover but, I'm not sure what to tell the potential buyer how involved a procedure it would be. Does anyone know how far of a tear-down is required? Can this be done without re- moving the lower cowling? Pistons, etc.? Also, is there a part number for the fix Mercury came-up with to prevent side tork on the starter motor? Thanks for any help.

[boats.net]

You would have to remove engine, you shouldn't have to remove crankshaft or piston's the crankcase separates at crankshaft.