Anyone made their own power tilt unit for an outboard?

[Larson67]

Hey everyone, I'm new here. Just bought a mid-60s glass boat with a '67 Johnson 60 hp. I really want to be able to pop up the engine with hydraulics, but can't afford even the used ones, yet, so I've been digging around for motors, pumps and cylinders. I was wondering if anyone else has done this and maybe has some advice. Also- the Johnson tilt unit has two tilt assist shocks. Any chance I can just mount the hydraulic lines to them at the base to make them the lift cylinders? That would make this a lot easier.

 

[Bondo]

but can't afford even the used ones,

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... You'll spend more buildin' yer own, than a used transom tilt,....

 

[Larson67]

Even if I pick up a used motor and pump? I was half-expecting to rebuild a pump or hydraulic cylinder, and it may be tough, but I like new challenges. If no one has done this before, then I may just have to fly solo. Thanks, though, Bondo.

 

[Kaykatz]

This might be a long shot but is there a way of rigging a small winch and have the cable run over the engine cover attached to a bracket that fits into the handle opening?

 

[roscoe]

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Better off putting your efforts and money elsewhere.

Try one of these for leverage. I know, not the same, but better than nothing.


http://www.iboats.com/Garelick-Outboard-Motor-Tilter/dm/view_id.38002