Removing power trim unit

[elflanders]

I have a Mercury outboard 100HP, 1988 model with an oil leak. The H oil is coming back up into the trim motor and leaking in the water.<br /> I pulled the trim motor off and sanded the brushs and cleaned it up but after a couple of uses it stopped working again.<br /> I use the boat very little and could live without power trim but I cannot get the main piston loose from the motor. It looks like a steel pin but it does not move when I punch it. Any suggestings?<br />Thanks

 

[Franki]

Re: Removing power trim unit

ohh boy, if thats anything like mine was, you are in for a big fight...<br /><br />It took me ages of bashing, lubing and much profanity to get my whole trim system out.. and I damaged a couple of bolts which I had to replace.. they just lock up solid in there, things you can do is use penetrating oil, (for days) mild heat. lotsa bashing and the above mentioned profanity.. <br /><br />I'd just get a new motor for your pump and get the ram seals replaced, (if it is the seals have you checked the connections? mine had a leak that tightning fixed.)<br /><br />have a look on ebay, they have lots of motors in there fairly cheap.<br /><br />rgds<br /><br />Frank

 

[Hooty]

Re: Removing power trim unit

You also may want to check with your local NAPA store. They handle t&t motors and stuff.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[elflanders]

Re: Removing power trim unit

Frank's method worked. A lot of bashing to get it loose.<br />Thanks<br />ELFlanders