HELP PLEASE manual release valve

[blh1972]

I have a 1993 200hp mercury with the three ram tilt and trim system. last time out the motor got stuck in the up position. while drilling out the manual release valve (seized), I messed up the threads a little. I got a new release valve and it will only screw in a turn or so. is there a tap to re-cut these threads??? I really don't want to replace the whole trim assembly. please help...

 

[The_Kid]

Re: HELP PLEASE manual release valve

Take the new valve to a machine shop. They should be able to measure it and tell you what size tap you need. If the boats on a trailer they can probably repair the threads.

 

[blh1972]

Re: HELP PLEASE manual release valve

Thanks for the reply, I was able to match it up with a 1/2 inch course thread tap. It's good to go.