Trim cap was stuck and busted the housing trying to remove

[tcurtsinger]

My trim was leaking so I was trying to remove the cap to replace the orings inside and I busted the housing in the process. Wondering what the next step is now? Can it be repaired or should I start looking for a used tilt/trim unit. I've seen them listed for $250-$300 on ebay so I guess I've made a pretty costly mistake if thats what needs to be done. How difficult is it to swap out the tilt/trim unit, the motor is a 78 115.

 

[bernd64]

Re: Trim cap stuck busted the housing trying to remove

Re: Trim cap stuck busted the housing trying to remove

is not to bad to change the ramps solong you can get the SS pins out the hold the ramp in place.

 

[boobie]

Re: Trim cap stuck busted the housing trying to remove

Re: Trim cap stuck busted the housing trying to remove

If it's been in salt water have plenty of Heat available when trying to get it apart.

 

[oldrudedude]

Re: Trim cap stuck busted the housing trying to remove

Re: Trim cap stuck busted the housing trying to remove

Where do you live, dude? I have a "78 Johnson 140 with a blown power head that is presently a lawn ornnament. Wife wants me to send it to the metal crusher. I believe the tilt/trim is OK.