Re: Tilt and Trim Question
Thanks for the info on the homemade spanner.<br />I will try it in the a.m and keep you posted.<br />I have another version in the works, similar to that one explained.<br />Once i get that step done i will start on the o-rings, thanks for the great advice.<br />Question...is there more than one o-ring or gasket to replace in the housing? the gestapo boat shop says there are 4 that go in it?<br />I bought this boat and motor on a inlaw family deal,15.50 82 kingfisher v-hull bass boat,with the 85hp Johnson Javelin motor, motorguide trolling motor.<br />Inside the motor cover reads 1978 guidlines for motor compliance. Spotless inside, very well kept untill the gentleman became ill. <br />Had to dig the tires out of the pine straw, replaced tires, repacked bearing buddys, dragged to the house 6o miles to my place.<br />Astro turf carpet replaced due to weathering, with fleccoat, with sealer..looks sharp.<br />Drained and cleaned out fuel tank...b-1 chemtool.<br />Un froze steering cable at motor. Replaced wiring on trailer, lights etc. Hitch needs replacing, but still works. Red river Custom Trailer.<br />Trim motor comes on but just buzzes, working on it as stated peviously. Plugs in motor slightly worn with oil residue.will buy new.Motor cranks...seems eager to come back to life.<br />In all i think i fell into a pretty good deal,for what i paid...1000.00$$ Needs alittle work but in the longrun i saved about 4000.00.<br />Pretty soon i will be on two of the biggest fishing ponds in the state of Texas. I live right smack dab in the middle of them . Sam Rayburn Resivoir and Toledo Bend Resivoir, East Texas.<br />Thanks for all the help fellas, i will keep i touch, any advise will be used to fullfill the quest. Still alot of work, but its progressing rapidly now that i found you guys!!! Thanks!!<br />...jas....
