HELP - Merc. 140hp IO Trim Cylinder Spring?

[brofbg]

I was recently doing some work on my lower unit and had pulled the trim cylinders and bushings off of their shaft/pin when I saw a little spring that was inside the end of the cylinder and around the shaft/pin come flying out. Lord only knows where is went? Must this spring be replaced for the unity to work correctly? It appeared to be a ground or something? Thanks for your help!

Mercruiser 140hp I/O in a 1973 WINNER BIMINI

 

[Bondo]

Re: HELP - Merc. 140hp IO Trim Cylinder Spring?

It appeared to be a ground or something?

Ayuh,... That's Exactly what it is,... a part of the Bonding system....

I'd go Look alittle harder,... It keeps things from Corroding off the back of your boat...

Oh,... Btw,.... Good Luck,+ Welcome Aboard,.......

 

[ziggy]

Re: HELP - Merc. 140hp IO Trim Cylinder Spring?

go up to the adults only sticky at the top of the i/o forum. inside that sticky check out #9. in there, you'll find your service manual. #1 i believe for a 73. in that book it will show you a picture of where that spring came from...

 

[Alumarine]

Re: HELP - Merc. 140hp IO Trim Cylinder Spring?

I've often wondered if those springs were critical in fresh water?

 

[brofbg]

Re: HELP - Merc. 140hp IO Trim Cylinder Spring?

Thanks for the help! As you can tell, I'm new to boating but will do anything for my kids. Thanks again!