Manual tilt fluid cable damaged, Rude, help

[cheeko]

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Evenrude, 1989 50 hp VRO, 2 cylinder

Being an Idiot I unknowingly wedged the cable for the tilt between the bracket and the transom, when I was putting the motor back onto the transom. I tightened the botls that hold the motor on to the transom and in the process squished this cable. Now the tilt is seized and the propeller is almost down.
2 questions:
1) Is there an allan screw I can turn to unlock the pressure so i can lift the motor up since the tilt fluid cable is clamped, and dammaged?

2) To replace the new cable what is the procedure? Do I have to bleed the fluid like doing a car's breaks?

I was looking forward to try out this engine i just got and now i have to wait for the cable to come.

Thanks in advance for your help. You guys are great. And thanks for your time.

cheeko

 

[ezeke]

Re: Manual tilt fluid cable damaged, Rude, help

Do you have the Touch-Trim system with the lever on the tiller arm?

If so, you will need to purchase a replacement cable before going further. In the meantime, do not do anything to the cylinder, if you release the pressure you will have to replace the whole system.

 

[cheeko]

Re: Manual tilt fluid cable damaged, Rude, help

Thanks:
Yes I have the touch trim system with the lever.


I will a cable today.
ragards

 

[ezeke]

Re: Manual tilt fluid cable damaged, Rude, help

I can scan the instructions from the service manual if it will help, but you will have to send a PM with an email address - it's too large to post here. Please use a PM, don't post addresses in this thread.