Manually lifting my Evinrude

Bayou913

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My lift is not working on my '83 90hp outboard (came standard on a Glastron/Conroy). I think I know the reason and the solution based on posts on this site, but there's one big problem: the motor is down and will not let me lift it. I keep reading about a magic screw on the side that will solve my problem, but I can't find it to save my life. Any directions would be greatly appreciated.
 

rickdb1boat

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Re: Manually lifting my Evinrude

Look on the starboard side of the motor bracket for a hole about 1/2" in diameter. Inside that hole is the manual relief screw. Use a LARGE screwdriver that fits tightly to the screw slot. These are known to break, so take it easy with it....
 

Bayou913

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Re: Manually lifting my Evinrude

rickdb1boat said:
Look on the starboard side of the motor bracket for a hole about 1/2" in diameter. Inside that hole is the manual relief screw. Use a LARGE screwdriver that fits tightly to the screw slot. These are known to break, so take it easy with it....

ReliefscrewSmall.jpg

I think I found it. It will release an oil - looks like clean motor oil, thick as molassess, smells like death warmed over. I gained about an inch, but still can't lift it. Do I need to drain it all?
 

Bayou913

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Re: Manually lifting my Evinrude

Bayou913 said:
rickdb1boat said:
Look on the starboard side of the motor bracket for a hole about 1/2" in diameter. Inside that hole is the manual relief screw. Use a LARGE screwdriver that fits tightly to the screw slot. These are known to break, so take it easy with it....

ReliefscrewSmall.jpg

I think I found it. It will release an oil - looks like clean motor oil, thick as molassess, smells like death warmed over. I gained about an inch, but still can't lift it. Do I need to drain it all?

Yeh, my last reply sounds like an idiot. For some reason the picture didn't load. I thought I was working in the wrong area but I was going to trust you.
 

Bayou913

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Re: Manually lifting my Evinrude

Bayou913 said:
Bayou913 said:
rickdb1boat said:
Look on the starboard side of the motor bracket for a hole about 1/2" in diameter. Inside that hole is the manual relief screw. Use a LARGE screwdriver that fits tightly to the screw slot. These are known to break, so take it easy with it....

ReliefscrewSmall.jpg

I think I found it. It will release an oil - looks like clean motor oil, thick as molassess, smells like death warmed over. I gained about an inch, but still can't lift it. Do I need to drain it all?

Yeh, my last reply sounds like an idiot. For some reason the picture didn't load. I thought I was working in the wrong area but I was going to trust you.

You are KING!! A 30 second task!
 

rickdb1boat

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Re: Manually lifting my Evinrude

So were you in the right area?? Sounds like lower unit fluid. And try just use the instant reply form at the bottom of the page instead of the quoted reply....
 

Bayou913

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Re: Manually lifting my Evinrude

rickdb1boat said:
So were you in the right area?? And just use the quick reply form instead of the quoted reply....

I was lower starboard on the motor. When the picture loaded, I felt rather silly. That saved my project. I'm rebuilding an old Conroy that I bought from a guy in Slidelle, LA. Every scrap of wood on the boat was rotted. I've been glassing, float foaming, and repairing for almost a year now. Yesterday I went to drag the boat to a shady spot to put the last of the fiberglass on it and this happened. I was ready to scrap it. With a little luck and good weather, she'll be in the water by next weekend.
 

rickdb1boat

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Re: Manually lifting my Evinrude

Sounds like a heck of a project! Hope it all goes well.....Don't forget to post some pics in the restoration forum....;)
 
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