Johnson Tilt & Trim

[Coork]

Need to replace seal in center tilt cylinder on 200 HP 1990 Johnson. How in the heck do you drive the tilt cylinder pin out? I believe I have reached a neutral position so shaft is not loaded but the pin will not budge. I would hate to pull motor from the boat.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Johnson Tilt & Trim

There is no need to pull the motor, however, that pin can cause a heck of a lot of grief. You will need a good penetrating oil, a punch and a heavy hammer. Lube it up with the oil, let it sit, hammer away, lube again, let it sit , hammer away. May need to repeat this process a few times. Others have had luck with a torch to heat up the body, causing it to expand, allowing the pin to come out easier. Also make sure the end of the pin is not mushroomed, file the end down that you plan on driving through.

 

[JMO]

Re: Johnson Tilt & Trim

i have just got done doing this that pin is so hard to come out that i now take it out when i can and grease it its not that hard i heated it up a little with a torch u will probly need a new one the pin is 53.00 and the seals are 50.00 heres a trick to take the unit a part use a spanner wrench from a dewalt grinder for the middle cyl and i used a adjustable spanner for the others make sure to use antisez one the manual trim screw i u have problems email jasonortiz@bellsouth.net