stripped and cracked threads - photos

[carbons]

Hi guys - Is there a way to repair this trim and tilt ram? It's from an old merc 1150. If it can't be repaired, where can I find a replacement? <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Greg<br /><br />

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[crazyray2]

Re: stripped and cracked threads - photos

here what worked for me ...was not near as bad as yours but worth a try....disassemble cyl ....drill hole out for 1/4" pipe threads and tap..got to auto parts get fitting to go from 1/4" pipe threads to tubluar fitting on your pressure hose....just assy with teflon tape and check for leaks...need to be sure that because of increased length of fitting that you check for clearance....good luck

 

[shakespear]

Re: stripped and cracked threads - photos

looks bad but if u can find some one who realy knows how to tig weld remove all the part that can be affected by heat get them to build it back up with weld (ali not steel)<br />then drill & retap it.<br />worth ago & not alot to lose.<br />hope this helps

 

[lonewolf5347]

Re: stripped and cracked threads - photos

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[dmessy]

Re: stripped and cracked threads - photos

Never had much luck repairing those and yours is preety bad. Go for a used replacement on ebay, they are always coming up for sale...

 

[mbb]

Re: stripped and cracked threads - photos

I think your best off replacing. When my threads just stripped, it was quite an ordeal to do thread repair. Had to make a tap w/center drilled out to go down over the inverted flare in the bottom of hole. Good thing I had an obliging machinist at work to do it for free for me.

 

[carbons]

Re: stripped and cracked threads - photos

Thanks for all the input. I would have tried one or two of the repair suggestions but, I got extremely lucky. Found one on ebay that had never been used. Auction closed Sunday morning. How's that for timing?

 

[Walter]

Re: stripped and cracked threads - photos

I wouldn't attempt to repair that... <br /><br />See if you can replace it with a new/used part.<br /><br />try:<br /><br />oldmercs.com <br /><br /><br />Walt

 

[Walter]

Re: stripped and cracked threads - photos

Oops! I didn't finish reading all the posts...<br /><br />Sounds like you got lucky alright! Hey, maybe you outta go buy a few lottery tickets while your luck still holds.<br /><br />Walt