power tilt bushings 78 inline 1150

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jameservin

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Was just fussing over my motor today noticed the tilt bolts on each trim pump have some "play" if motor is lifted (or pulled back). I mean the trim cyl mounting bushings. <br /><br />Trim does work fine.They have been greased recently.<br /><br /><br />Looks like bushings may be worn-Or is this normal?<br /><br /><br />Did a search, checking my manual and havent seen anything.<br /><br />Looking for "wear" items so motor performs its best.<br /><br />thanks.
 
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Re: power tilt bushings 78 inline 1150

Mercury doesn't make any bushings for the top bolts but I have seen them drilled and bushings made but you need to use the smallest size availably so don't clean it out to big, most auto parts store have misc. bushings
 
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Re: power tilt bushings 78 inline 1150

thanks laddies,<br />Plan to take off today.<br /><br />30 yr old motor i'd imagine those bushing would wear as forward thrust puts pressure on the bushings.<br /><br />Found lower mounts needed tightened and upper mount seem tight. Upper mounts look like a job to replace as powerheads gotta come off(?).
 
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Re: power tilt bushings 78 inline 1150

Small amount of play should not matter.
 
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