Tilt/Trim Hoses (w/Pics) Please Help

[brunowren]

I just found a hose that comes out of the steering/shifter backet and goes out through the Gimbal housing that the top fitting (up on the steering bracket) has come off..<br /><br />I cant tell how to get to the other end to take the hose off. Do I have to remove the gimbal housing and if so , how much work is that???<br /><br />Seems to only squit fluin out when raising it<br /><br />1975 Tahiti Tropicana with a Merc 120 <br /><br /><br />Thanks For any help<br /><br /><br />Edit!!!! <br /><br />Ok here is a pic if I remove the 2 bolts holding on the hose block here will this get me access to this other hose or will fluid start pouring out everywhere <br /><br />Are these the 2 bolts you where talking about Mark ? <br /><br /> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/brunowren/Boat/IM000649.jpg

 

[Alumarine]

Re: Tilt/Trim Hoses (w/Pics) Please Help

If it's the same as my 1974 140 there is a manifold at the bottom of the gimbal housing on the exterior of the boat. There are 4 lines coming off of it to feed the trim cylinders.<br />Undo the 2 7/16" nuts on the manifold and you can lower it enough to get at the hose. One is grey and the other is black.

 

[brunowren]

Re: Tilt/Trim Hoses (w/Pics) Please Help

Edit

 

[Alumarine]

Re: Tilt/Trim Hoses (w/Pics) Please Help

Yep, that's them. Oil will drip out but probably not that much unless you run the pump.<br />You may need a new gasket depending how it comes off.

 

[brunowren]

Re: Tilt/Trim Hoses (w/Pics) Please Help

Shoot wish I would have went and got a hose today! O well We are going to the lake tomm. If goes down fine just leaks when I put it up. At least that will be at the end of the day ! lol

 

[Alumarine]

Re: Tilt/Trim Hoses (w/Pics) Please Help

Forgot to mention that the hoses are clamped to the inside of the transom approximately behind the starter. The clamp uses 1 Phillips screw. Probably can't see it you will have to feel around for it.