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1987 Johnson 70 with power tilt and trim; it has a coiled 1/8th" (est) tube on the bottom to connect the two hydraulic parts. It suddenly developed several pinholes, causing the ATF fluid to leak out and water to replace it--so it seems. I just got this used motor and I can't be sure the tube is stainless or aluminum.
Anyone see this before? I just replaced a 1988 70 with no trouble with that tube for 21 years other than some leaking at the fitting which I fixed.
The day it sprunk the leaks was after I left the key on overnight and I am suspected electrolysis found some weak spots.
Now I have to scrounge up a used tube; new are about $60--unless this is a typical age problem?
thanks for the combined wisdom!
Anyone see this before? I just replaced a 1988 70 with no trouble with that tube for 21 years other than some leaking at the fitting which I fixed.
The day it sprunk the leaks was after I left the key on overnight and I am suspected electrolysis found some weak spots.
Now I have to scrounge up a used tube; new are about $60--unless this is a typical age problem?
thanks for the combined wisdom!