Need advice fixing a loose whachamajigger...

[21XDC]

The horizontal bar/rod with bushings that the motor pivots on using the trim that you are supposed to grease. It has gone bye bye... I have not greased it and I have a ton of play. I can grab my skeg and lift it alot up and down and you can see the slop big time...

1) How do I go about fixing this?

2) How much is it gonna cost me?

3) Can I do it, or is it something I need to take in for repair?

4) Will boats.net have what I need, What do I ask for?

5) I have very little money, So give me the most affordable fix other than bubble gum, zip ties, or duct tape..

[AlabamaDale]

Go to http://www.boatpart.net/ chose your motor and it will give you a exploded view of any section of your motor. You can order the parts from them.. It should be on this page http://www.boatpart.net/yamaha...51497

[kensafishin]

Mike, it might be from getting that way from changing props twice a day.Lay off on the torque too.

[Alan S]

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Oh, yeah. I can see Mike doing that.

[21XDC]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tr21alabama &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Go to http://www.boatpart.net/ chose your motor and it will give you a exploded view of any section of your motor. You can order the parts from them.. It should be on this page http://www.boatpart.net/yamaha...51497</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats great.... But anybody know all the parts that wear and or need replaced? Looking for someone that has done this or similar to get some advice... Looks like I need a cherry picker or chain fall.

[PSM207]

21XDC - Get a hold of Hamfisted!

[21XDC]

I have.... I IM'd him, posted to him and E-mailed... Never responded to me... http://www.bbcboards.net...14737

[PSM207]

When you get it repaired, get a hold of me. I have some grease which is Mil Spec for the US Navy.

[kk4iz]

Mike that is one place to use Amsoil grease for sure

[PSM207]

Amsoil makes very good products, but the grease I have in mind has very high lubricity properties and is almost impervious to water.

[kk4iz]

Not saying that Amsoil is better but maybe as good?

http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/gwr.aspx

[NoodleRodDude]

Hay guys Mike needs some help on how to fix this does any body know how? Thanks Dennis

[jm1495]

Mike, If the play is coming from the top of the center piston, then the bushing are worn out that the pin goes through that holds the piston to the motor mount. I have never replaced them, but I know they can be replaced. And according to Yamaha there is some play alowed. You will get a lot more movement when your motor is tilted all the way up as opposed to the down position where it will rest on the 2 pushrods. Hope this helps

[jm1495]

Here are the bushing part #s
90386-18m63-00 x2
90386-18m14-00 x2
Go to the Yamaha web site and look at the parts catalog under Bracket 1

[bullethead]

Try tightening the nut on the pivot shaft on drivers side. It takes a 1 1/4" open end wrench. That took the slack out of mine.

[21XDC]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jm1495 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Here are the bushing part #s
90386-18m63-00 x2
90386-18m14-00 x2
Go to the Yamaha web site and look at the parts catalog under Bracket 1</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks, But are these the only parts that could wear out?

[21XDC]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bullethead &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Try tightening the nut on the pivot shaft on drivers side. It takes a 1 1/4" open end wrench. That took the slack out of mine.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Trust me, Its not gonna tighten up with a wrench.... It's sloppy as all get out. Feels like the motor is about to fall off.

[NoodleRodDude]

Mike have you looked at the parts brake down to see what it needs. Dennis

[21XDC]

I have the PDF file service manual for my motor.... But I'm not sure what all parts that wear or need replaced... I'm waiting on a return call from boats.net.... I hope to get fixed up with parts soon.

[21XDC]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jm1495 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Here are the bushing part #s
90386-18m63-00 x2
90386-18m14-00 x2
Go to the Yamaha web site and look at the parts catalog under Bracket 1</TD></TR></TABLE>

These part numbers are for trim units... Not the parts I need at all....

I talked to boats.net and the parts I need are 90386-25M31-00 and I need two of them. They are a whopping 5-6 bucks a piece.

I'm gonna try and order them tonight....