Re: Help replacing Trim/Tilt Hose
From the outside:
1) remove the outdrive
2) remove the pivot housing (2 1/2" allen head screws)
3) remove the two trim hose retaining brackets (one on each side) of the gimbal housing so the lines are free
4) remove the retaining nut on the trim hose manifold
From the inside:
5) disconnect the trim hoses from the trim pump. Mark the "UP" hose
6) Using a punch/driver of some sort, whack the back of the through-housing trim hose manifold. It will pop out.
From the outside:
7) Pull the manifold forward until you can twist it and see where the trim hoses connect
8) remove both hoses from the manifold (replace o-rings while you're in there)
9) remove old hose, re-route new hose
10) install new o-ring on the manifold
11) reconnect hoses to the manifold
12) coat the manifold with gasket sealer
13) re-install the manifold, pivot housing, drive
From the inside:
14) reconnect the trim hoses to the pump
15) test the tilt system
16) check fluid levels
Notes: you may need to disconnect the 4 hoses that run to the outside of the manifold. They can keep you from being able to pull the manifold forward enough. Next time don't run the engine without a water supply and the hose won't melt
Go boating!
PS: If you had a service manual, you'd know all this. Hint hint!!
