ETEC HO 250: I had one of the trim rods pad screw break off. The trim rod is mushroomed on the top. So, I ordered new trim rod(wow, very expensive).
How do I remove the trim rod cap with out damaging it ?
I have also noticed that on both sides of the motor. It appears to be scraping when trimming up/down. Is something loose or possibly bent ?
Last edited by Ranger_Bennie; 08-10-2017 at 04:35 PM.
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Normal, from the torque of the engine when trimming while underway.
You'll need the spanner wrench.
Thanks Gentlemen.
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Follow up. I bought an adjustable spanner wrench. The trim cap is really tight. I tried taking the cap off but the spanner wrench would slip. I think I will just take it to a Marine mechanic to have it fixed.
Thanks again for ya'lls input.
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An adjustable won't work. We use a 4 pointed spanner that slips over the trim ram and a 1/2" drive socket wrench so it won't slip. For the tilt ram we use a 3 point spanner that is much like a crow's foot wrench.
ChampioNman ---
What does a non-adjustable 3-point spanner wrench look like, and also a 4-point non-adjustable spanner wrench --- I'm sure my trim & tilt will require maintenance in the future.
I looked on google and this is what came back as Images......
Thank You,
New One
They are different for different trim systems. A model number of your motor is needed to give you the correct part number for the wrenches. They aren't cheap.
ChampioNman,
Thank You for the response, I have a 1994 Evinrude 40 hp model 40TLERE -- no need to answer -- trim & tilt operating A-Ok --
I know when I get into trouble, you and the board will help me.... I just didn't know what the heck those spanner wrenched looked like.
I also know the trim & tilt can be very difficult to do maintenance on, especially with a 23 yr old motor.... Again, Thank You!!! Have a Great Sunday, Sir!!!
New One
Take it to your dealer and ask them to loosen the cap for you. Takes about a minute with the right tool. Then finish the job at home.
1994 201 Champ re-powered with a 250 HO G2 E250LHAFA 05438419
My motor is a Etec 250 HO E250HGLAAB. I have come across the following wrench but it's not a 3 pin.
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Trim cap tool 0436710
Tilt cap remover 0326485
ChampioNman
Thank You Sir !
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I finally got the proper tools and removed the trim cap and rod. My question is: Shouldn't the trim rod slide out of the trim cap or do I need to
force it out ?
My trim rod is not coming out of the cap.
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Yes it has to come out. Close up the jaws of a vice and place the cap on top of it use a dead blow hammer and tap it out use a flat punch if you have to.
Thank You Sir !!Originally Posted by ChampioNman
I did not want to damage the cap as that is a $200 part.
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Just don't wail on it it will come out.
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