chconger
Petty Officer 1st Class
- Joined
- Jul 3, 2012
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Hi All
1990 OMC Cobra with 302 Ford
I am in the process of rebuilding my transom. I have the engine out and all the drive / gimbal housing / transom mount off the boat. Basically down to the keyhole now. (surprisingly simple work)
Anyhoo... I got my transom mount out by sliding it through the keyhole with all the tilt trim lines intact. I was not sure if disconnecting the hydraulic lines would be a problem. I recall reading (cant remember where now) not to disconnect these lines unless your replacing or rebuilding the pump or rams.
Is this true?....any reason to be timid about disconnecting these lines? Anything to watch for?
Thanks
Chris
1990 OMC Cobra with 302 Ford
I am in the process of rebuilding my transom. I have the engine out and all the drive / gimbal housing / transom mount off the boat. Basically down to the keyhole now. (surprisingly simple work)
Anyhoo... I got my transom mount out by sliding it through the keyhole with all the tilt trim lines intact. I was not sure if disconnecting the hydraulic lines would be a problem. I recall reading (cant remember where now) not to disconnect these lines unless your replacing or rebuilding the pump or rams.
Is this true?....any reason to be timid about disconnecting these lines? Anything to watch for?
Thanks
Chris