Hey everyone, this is my first post, I really hope someone can help. I need to replace my trim motor and rebuild the valve body on my Fastrak trim/tilt system (1993 Evinrude 200 Oceanrunner). I was able to remove the top pin after some work, but I am at a loss when it comes to the bottom one. I have searched this site and read the threads others have posted and tried what was suggested with no results. I have been beating on a punch with an 8lb sledge hammer, applied heat (mapp gas) and beat some more and I don't think I have moved it a thousandth of an inch. I don't know what to do now. The only other thing I read on this site was to seperate one half of the motor bracket. The pin does seem to rotate in the bracket portion, so this may work. My quuestion is, can this be done with the engine attached to the boat or do I have to remove it? Also, if anyone could provide some instructions for this procedure, it would be very helpful as the Clymer manual seems pretty useless for this. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Chris
First of all, after slamming it with a hammer and puch, you're sure to have mushroomed the end a bit, making it impossible to remove. Puch the end that you want to eventually slide through out , and file it down to a bit of a taper if you will. Soak it in penetrating oil, then hammer at it with a punch. You may need to repeat this process over a couple days if it is really bad. Once the first few inches gets started, it slides much easier. Gl