Can interior trim hoses be changed w/o pulling block?

[Chris1956]

Is it possible to replace the power trim/tilt hoses inside the boat without pulling the motor? I have not had any luck seeing where they attach to the sterndrive unit, but I assume they attach below the driveshaft to the inside of the transom plate. I also assume if I had long enough arms, I could remove them with an open-end wrench. Is this correct?

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Can interior trim hoses be changed w/o pulling block?

Sorry, The sterndrive is a 4.3LX V-6 Mercruiser/Alpha 1 Gen I.

 

[Laddies]

Re: Can interior trim hoses be changed w/o pulling block?

Chris, remove the anode underneath the gimbal hsg, the drop the connector and 4 hose down (might be easier to remove the 4 hoses first) then you can remove the broken hose from the connector, remove the other end, tie a string on it and carefully fish it through the gimbal hsg. O what a deal--Bob

 

[ntheyer]

Re: Can interior trim hoses be changed w/o pulling block?

I worked on mine and came up with a similar result. This is VERY tight where the lines are run. Enlist the aid of your neighborhood midget and you should be able to get this done.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Can interior trim hoses be changed w/o pulling block?

Thanks Bob, You have jogged my memory, and I found some pictures of the outdrive transom plate, which showed the fitting is removed from the outside. I will need to remove the MerCathod as well. What are the odds the nuts will come off, without breaking?

 

[Laddies]

Re: Can interior trim hoses be changed w/o pulling block?

Keep your fingers crossed and use penatrating oil