Gday from down under. I have just purchased a 15 foot fibreglass boat with a 50 HP Force outboard on with model number 507F8D. It has tilt and trim fitted and there is a significant oil leak out the trim cylinder cap which I have identified as a worn seal in the cap due to a mark on the piston shaft. Finding that was the easy part.
According to what I can find on the web that model never came out with tilt and trim but its certainly there and working except for the engine bleeding down when lifted.
First question: Does anyone know how I can verify the model of the tilt and trim assembly, only marks are 54445 stamped into it.
Second question: Will the leak in the trim cylinder cause the tilt cylinder piston to bleed down or is this a valve body issue?
Third question: likelihood of finding cap seals and a replacement piston? I'm betting zero chance on the piston, what about machining and sleeving the original shaft?
The boat is in great condition and I'd hoped to be able to use it over Xmas with my kids who are very excited but it looks very unlikely now.
Any advice greatly received and merry Xmas to all
According to what I can find on the web that model never came out with tilt and trim but its certainly there and working except for the engine bleeding down when lifted.
First question: Does anyone know how I can verify the model of the tilt and trim assembly, only marks are 54445 stamped into it.
Second question: Will the leak in the trim cylinder cause the tilt cylinder piston to bleed down or is this a valve body issue?
Third question: likelihood of finding cap seals and a replacement piston? I'm betting zero chance on the piston, what about machining and sleeving the original shaft?
The boat is in great condition and I'd hoped to be able to use it over Xmas with my kids who are very excited but it looks very unlikely now.
Any advice greatly received and merry Xmas to all