cant get tilt arms off swivel housing

toey77

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hi there i am having trouble changing my 71 100 hp evinrude to power tilt most stuff has come apart nice and easy but i am at a los as to how to get some bolts out without snaping them, i am not sure if they are pressed in or thread the nut cam of super easy now just got to get the bolts out. to make it easy so you know what i am talking about follow this link http://shop2.evinrude.com/ext/index.aspx?s1=e90309ce598148502ba997cab996a19e and look for part number 61 they are the buggers giving me hell i dont want to snap them off in the housing

link is funny you need to then go to :
1971
100 hp
100193A 1971
EXHAUST HOUSING
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: cant get tilt arms off swivel housing

pb blaster, heat.
 

Faztbullet

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Re: cant get tilt arms off swivel housing

If your trying to install a late model trim system to this engine it will not work as the swivel bracket assy and exhaust housing are different length. You can take a early(80's) midsection and install your adapter plate,powerhead and unit and have trim.
 

bob johnson

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Re: cant get tilt arms off swivel housing

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hope this helps with trying identify what part you are talking about..

i took a 70 HP totally apart that the pivot shaft was a bear to get out...ruined the plastic bushings.....


# 16 or # 61 ????
good luck

bob
 

toey77

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Re: cant get tilt arms off swivel housing

i have to 100 hp evinrude 1971 motor one with tilt and one with out the one with out is the good motor so swapping it over is know problem, i was gunna use some heat soll ill give it ago today some heat and a twist with a spanner, hopefully this works
 
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