Drilling hole in Talon Sandwich Bracket to access manual release screw on outboard

[dbuchmann]

Tilt trim motor stopped working today while in the water. Got back to the landing and loaded but the manual release screw is blocked by the talon bracket. Could I drill a 1/2" hole through the bracket to make it easier to get a screwdriver in there to release the trim motor? Otherwise it's take off the motor and brackets to try to get to the release.

[zprice7]

Personally I wouldn’t want to drill a hole in the brackets and probably wouldn’t recommend it. Best bet is to find someone with a engine hoist and just pull the bracket off.

[Savage]

Drill away. A 1/2" hole ain't hurting that bracket.

[SkidooSteve12]

How close is the bracket? Would this fit in there?

https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-03044A-...863630683&th=1

[dbuchmann]

I removed the bracket, what a pain. I've tried a stubby screwdriver but you can't see to get things lined up. Have to rebuild my tilt trim unit so now it's all the way out and on the bench.

[JR19]

Drill away. A 1/2" hole ain't hurting that bracket.

this^....the bracket is built like a tank. If anything its too heavy duty.

[KandKKustomz]

If anything its too heavy duty.

Thats an understatement for sure.. could hang the boat by the bracket i believe