does anyone know an easy way to get this going again, it does get better after i have lifted it a few times, i think the grease in one side of the hinge has gone solid because i can not pump anymore in through the grease nipple! could this also have anything to do with the cylinder that supports the tilt and trim? this is a manual tilt and trim Evinrude 50 vro so is also heavy when it's working fine.
Had a discussion with my Merc. mechanic on this type of problem last week, with both tilt and steering tubes. His comment was "hit it hard and fast" meaning use an oxy/acet. torch so the ally heats up faster than the steel spindle thereby opening up the clearance and then pump grease. You will have to repaint. .
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yeah i've heard that to, i pulled the steering tube out and put a load of WD40 in all joints and it seems to be a little better, just wish it wasn't s stupid price to get power tilt and trim added.
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