Can you help with housing repair suggestions?

[boltonranger]

Short sad story.<br />Trim pump failed on my 88 alpha one.<br />Disconnected lines at marina to trailer home.<br />Installed new pump motor. Bled system.<br />Snapped the tail on the upper gear housing.<br />I did not realize at the marina I crossed the lines. The trim cylinders twisted the housing and it snapped. I feel awful about it. We were going out today.<br />The system functions now that I switched the lines. A new housing is 600.00.<br />It appears I could have this welded however.<br />The boat is on a trailer. Would any of you have thoughts about this repair?<br />Appreciate the help.<br />-br

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: Can you help with housing repair suggestions?

I am not exactly sure what broke from your description, but JB Weld is always worth considering. A friend repaired the ear of his gimbal ring with it several years ago and the repair has held to this day.

 

[boltonranger]

Re: Can you help with housing repair suggestions?

The upper gear housing cracked about 1 inch in front of where the zinc trim anode screws into the bottom of the case. If I were to unscrew the bolt holding the trim anode; I could lift the broken part off the stern drive. Could you elaborate on JB weld?

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Can you help with housing repair suggestions?

JB weld wont hold. a competent welder can make a permanant repair. it wont be pretty but it will hold. ask him to add extra stock on the top surfaces.