seal blown on trim ram 74 glastron w/120 mercruiser

[ruggles]

I was dropping the leg today before the frost hits and forgot to untie the leg before lowering it. I didn't figure out the problem till it was too late

It's a 74 glastron v-174 bayflite with the original 120hp mercruiser and leg. What is involved in replacing the seal in the hydraulic ram and does anyone know the part#?

There is hydraulic fluid pissing out everywhere and the leg won't go down anymore.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: seal blown on trim ram 74 glastron w/120 mercruiser

Simply unbolt the rams and lower the drive

 

[ErieRon]

Re: seal blown on trim ram 74 glastron w/120 mercruiser

Try this link for parts diagram; http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...=120&bdesc=TRIM+CYLINDERS+AND+HYDRAULIC+HOSES

And, download this manual for instructions; http://www.4shared.com/file/116480357/2650579f/mercuiser2_73-79.html

 

[jtybt]

Re: seal blown on trim ram 74 glastron w/120 mercruiser

http://www.boatfix.com/bykeywordnew2.asp?textfield=sie182649&texttype=2&submit=Search

Kit fits all models...per ram

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: seal blown on trim ram 74 glastron w/120 mercruiser

Hopefully your rams are newer than '74 because they can be a real pain to get apart if corroded...Its usually cheaper for my customers to just buy new ones. 'nutcase

 

[ruggles]

how to bleed power trim on 74 glastron w/120 mercruiser

how to bleed power trim on 74 glastron w/120 mercruiser

Yes they are original and there was a pin hole through the cylinder in the threads under the end cap!!! It looks like my jb weld repair has worked hah hah. My only issue is how bleed the system as when I tried the trim it just made noise and there was no movement at all! I hope it's because of air and not because I burnt out the pump or something.

Anyone know how to bleed this system out?

 

[JustJason]

Re: how to bleed power trim on 74 glastron w/120 mercruiser

Re: how to bleed power trim on 74 glastron w/120 mercruiser

top off the fluid, run the tilt full up and full down a few times, check the level and top off as necessary. Basically self bleeding.

 

[ruggles]

Re: seal blown on trim ram 74 glastron w/120 mercruiser

so you're saying that even though one ram is completely empty it should use bleed itself by filling it up? SOunds to good to be true but I'll try it. What do you use guys use for the fluid?

 

[JustJason]

Re: seal blown on trim ram 74 glastron w/120 mercruiser

use what's already in the system. If it's red in color then it should be standard dextron ATF. If it's brownish/clear, then it should be power tilt and trim fluid.

 

[Bondo]

Re: seal blown on trim ram 74 glastron w/120 mercruiser

It looks like my jb weld repair has worked hah hah.

Ayuh,... You need a Replacement ram,...
That Won't work once it's pressurized...

 

[ruggles]

Re: seal blown on trim ram 74 glastron w/120 mercruiser

Ayuh,... You need a Replacement ram,...
That Won't work once it's pressurized...

we will soon see my friend. I figured I'd give it a shot. If it doesn't work all it cost me was a little time and a few beers