Tilt trim for 70 hp 1989 Mercury is dead .. get it rebuilt or replace it?

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defibinme

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The unit was dead ... no pump motor movement when applying power directly to leads, and the pressure releif valve was broken off flush to the case, so I was not able to move the engine up at all. I followed the procedures from the manual to loosen the mount and then remove the whole unit.
Reading through all the posts, I know that rebuilding this unit is above my skill and patience level. How much does it cost to get a unit like this rebuilt and who do I send it to?
If rebuilding is not a good option, is there a place to find a decent used unit ? I have seen postings online for $500 and more, and I really do not want to spend that much on the unit.
Any suggestions?89 mercury tilt trim.jpg
Thanks
 
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aussieflash

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Re: Tilt trim for 70 hp 1989 Mercury is dead .. get it rebuilt or replace it?

To rebuild would be the same or more with shop mechanic.I rebuilt 2 of these units for around $80 each in kits.2 separate kits for this unit,one for main ram only and one for the rest of unit.
I see the fill tube has snapped off.Pressure valve is on right side(starboard) are you saying that also snapped off?
You might be able to replace fill tube....ill have a look.
Does motor spin with power or dead?
 
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defibinme

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Re: Tilt trim for 70 hp 1989 Mercury is dead .. get it rebuilt or replace it?

Motor does not spin
 
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