Tilt leakdown

[smalliefan]

Lots of posts, I know. I cannot find any replacements for my tilt setup. It is a force f420541-1 setup. The valvebody and cylinder are all one piece. Is there another tilt setup that may work or a place to get aftermarket stuff for these? Was gonna try resealing the cylinder but cannot get the head off. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[RRitt]

Re: Tilt leakdown

Need year and horsepower - or - picture. I'll help you fix your boat but I'm not tracking down part numbers.

 

[smalliefan]

Re: Tilt leakdown

Sorry, It's an '87, 50 hp

 

[RRitt]

Re: Tilt leakdown

oh, that's an odd one. I have only rebuilt a few of those and do not remember the details. It was a fairly inexpensive repair as long as the motor is good. I remember that except for the ball bearings it uses the same parts as the larger three ram 70-125HP trim. I just can't remember exactly how the internal parts are arranged. I would have to see one first hand to jolt my memory. Sorry that I can't be a bigger help.

 

[USMCTC]

Re: Tilt leakdown

Is it leaking or is the trim motor stopped working you may want to try Sierra at this link http://www.marineengine.com/parts/s...ne/index.htm?gclid=CMLD1cfJuqcCFcfsKgodmTDOFg
They have parts for many of these older motors. Hope this helps
also another option if you can not repair yours Panther Marine makes bolt-on trim & tilt units we have used on older motors link: http://www.marinetechproducts.com/pages/MotorLiftsTilt/

 

[smalliefan]

Re: Tilt leakdown

It leaks down. I can raise and lower it but if drifting with the motor up it will eventually end up back in the water.

 

[RRitt]

Re: Tilt leakdown

yes, drift down is common. it's the check valve causing your immediate problem. But - as old as your engine is - you should also replace the top seal on the ram. It is old enough that water creeping in is a concern. It will be a real undertaking DIY. Try hunting down 197x evinrude tilt for 65hp and less. It is same system with different paint color.