Tilt / trim pump

[strawberry mivi]

Been waiting for the season to calm down so that I can repair my tilt/trim pump.<br /><br />Have follwed all the advice (unit slowly leaks down - much like everyone elses).<br />I have an 1989 85 Hp and ordered the correct carb grommets (820719) to fit and reseal the pump valve bits.<br /><br />So $80 later ($63 postage!!, UPS) I'm ready to go but I can't dislodge the two Allen keyed plugs, they are seemingly self welded in.<br /><br />(If the worst comes to the worst and I have to drill them out how far can I safely drill and whats behind them.<br />The cut-away in the Cylmer manual makes them look like they are screw in lid tops-ish and not too technical.)<br /><br />Any advice?

 

[chuckz]

Re: Tilt / trim pump

I would not drill them out, they are more than just plugs. If you can't get them out with an allen wrench try grabbing the OD with a pair of plier, you'll have more leverage.<br /><br />If your tilt slowly leaks down I would be replacing seals in the tilt cylinder before I did anything on the pump.

 

[strawberry mivi]

Re: Tilt / trim pump

Cheers chuck.<br />Given the unit to a friend with a big vice and all the tools and instuctions to try hard but not go overboard.<br />Thanks

 

[clanton]

Re: Tilt / trim pump

You paid 80.00 for the 820719 seals?? Try a hammer inpact driver. Heat with hair dryer or heat gun.

 

[tasker hudson]

Re: Tilt / trim pump

Have tryed the leak down test in the Clymer manual to see if it is the valve body or the seals or one-way valves in the cylinder?