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Re: Which type tilt trim pump needed for 1980 898 sterndrive?
1st of all - Thanks for your reply!
I am not sure I understand that concept. In the picture above, there are two circuits. Are you saying on the new stuff there is only one circuit? If so, what do you do with the other one, vent...
I need a little help figuring out which pump system to buy.
I am installing a 1980 898 (305) mercruiser unit from a boat I picked up as a donor (bought an old Fiberform Cruiser with an OMC stringer in it that was frozen, including outdrive, so rather than start fixing that I decided to go...
I am working on a cruiser project. Bought a boat with a freeze damaged engine and also damaged OMC stringer.
I am replacing the OMC with a mercruiser setup (bought a donor boat). It had a 305, so NOT using that!
Anyhow - on to the subject of this post... (that transom mod is another topic...
I have a 1990 Johnson 40hp with tilt/trim that needs to be rebuilt. However, I am looking at purchasing a 1981 60hp Johnson that does not have tilt/trim installed. I am wondering if my stuff will simply bolt onto the older engine mount.
If not, will the bigger motor fit my engine mount?
BTW, I...
