1985 Evinrude 140 looper- trim tilt problem

[SaltytSal]

On Tuesday, I docked my boat and realized my trim tilt had a problem after raising the engine and noticing a large oil slick surrounding my dock. Oil smelled like either lower unit lube or hydraulic fluid.
Tested the T/T unit and it started to make a laboring, grinding sound- working- but slower than usual and eventually it hung up in the up position. Before this incident the unit ran perfect. Today - only by accessing the release screw on the engine mount was I able to lower the engine 85-90% of the way.
I would like to keep the boat in the water till the end of the fishing season-3 more months. Can I be advised on the following:
1- Since salt water has already worked its way in to the unit, I figured 3 months time will not corrode it to the point to make it irrepairable.
In honesty this will also save money on an additional haul and launch. Am I being completely foolish to think along these lines? If so I will haul the boat.
2- If the unit is completely shot (I do think it is just a seal that gave out)- can this engine be tilted manually- or is that a "pipe dream"?
Any other advise is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Sal

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1985 Evinrude 140 looper- trim tilt problem

you are full of pipe dreams. if you want to save it, get it out of the salt water now, and cleaned up. repaired, before use again.

 

[SaltytSal]

Re: 1985 Evinrude 140 looper- trim tilt problem

Ey Ey sir- will do. Will do. Thanks!